HeyRuaHow to say “honour” in Irish
- Irish:
- onóir
- English:
- honour, honour (distinction)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-ohr” /ˈɔnoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- onóracha (honours)
- Genitive singular:
- onóra, na honóra (e.g. fear onóra, a man of honour)
- Genitive plural:
- onóracha, na n-onóracha (e.g. céim onóracha, an honours degree)
What does “onóir” mean?
“Onóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- honour
- Great respect and esteem shown to someone, or a person's good name and integrity.Also: respect, esteem, dignity, good name.
1 other meaning: honour (distinction)
- 2honour (distinction)
- A distinction, award or privilege given to someone, often used in the plural for academic honours.Also: honour, distinction, award, privilege, honours degree.
“Onóir” with the article
The plural of honour in Irish is onóracha. Here is onóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Onóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using onóir, the Irish word for honour.
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Honour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for honour?
The Irish for honour is onóir (pronounced “UN-ohr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is onóracha. Depending on context it can also mean honour (distinction).
How do you pronounce onóir in Irish?
Onóir is said like “UN-ohr” (IPA /ˈɔnoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of honour in Irish?
The plural of onóir is onóracha; with the article, na honóracha means “the honours”. The genitive plural is onóracha, as in céim onóracha (an honours degree).
Does onóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Onóir can mean honour or honour (distinction), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does onóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an onóir (the honour), a honóir (her honour), a n-onóir (their honour), na honóracha (the honours).
Why do I see 'le honóracha' with an h?
The preposition le prefixes h to a following vowel, so onóracha becomes le honóracha, as in 'céim le honóracha'.
How do I say 'in honour of'?
Use 'in onóir' followed by the genitive, for example 'in onóir an Uachtaráin'.
