HeyRuaHow to say “hardship” in Irish
- Irish:
- anró
- English:
- hardship, misery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-roe” /ˈanˠɾˠoː/
- Genitive singular:
- anró, an anró (e.g. lá an anró, the day of hardship)
What does “anró” mean?
“Anró” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hardship
- Severe discomfort or suffering, especially from exposure to bad weather or harsh conditions.Also: privation, exposure, suffering.
1 other meaning: misery
- 2misery
- A state of distress or wretchedness.Also: distress, wretchedness, adversity.
Other Irish words for hardship: cruatan (hardship), drochshaol (hard times), crua-aimsir (hard times)
“Anró” with the article
Here is anró after the article (an t-alt).
“Anró” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anró, the Irish word for hardship.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Hardship in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hardship?
The Irish for hardship is anró (pronounced “AN-roe”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean misery.
How do you pronounce anró in Irish?
Anró is said like “AN-roe” (IPA /ˈanˠɾˠoː/).
Does anró have a plural?
No plural form is given for anró in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does anró have more than one meaning?
Yes. Anró can mean hardship or misery, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does anró sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-anró (the hardship), a hanró (her hardship), a n-anró (their hardship).
What is the adjective from anró?
The adjective is anróiteach, meaning harsh, wretched or miserable, as in saol anróiteach, a hard life.
How does anró differ from cruatan?
Both mean hardship; anró often suggests suffering from exposure to cold or rough weather, while cruatan is more general hardship or toughness.
