HeyRuaHow to say “honourable” in Irish
- Irish:
- onórach
- English:
- honourable, honorary
- Word type:
- adjective
- More honourable:
- níos onóraí
- Most honourable:
- is onóraí
- Plural:
- onóracha
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-noh-rukh” /ˈoːnˠoːɾˠəx/
What does “onórach” mean?
“Onórach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- honourable
- Having or showing honour, integrity and good principles.Also: honorable, upright, principled.
1 other meaning: honorary
- 2honorary
- Given as an honour, without the usual duties or payment.Also: titular.
“Onórach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is onórach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, onóracha.
More honourable, most honourable, very honourable
Níl aon duine níos onóraí ná í. There is nobody more honourable than her.
| more honourable | níos onóraí | in the past tense: ní b'onóraí |
|---|---|---|
| most honourable | is onóraí | in the past tense: ab onóraí |
| as honourable as | chomh honórach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very honourable | an-onórach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too honourable | ró-onórach | ró- lenites |
“Onórach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Honourable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for honourable?
The Irish for honourable is onórach (pronounced “OH-noh-rukh”). It comes after the noun: fear onórach, an honourable man; bean onórach, an honourable woman.
How do you say more honourable and most honourable in Irish?
níos onóraí is more honourable and is onóraí is most honourable. In the past tense they become ní b'onóraí and ab onóraí.
What is the plural of onórach?
With a plural noun onórach becomes onóracha: fir onóracha, mná onóracha.
How do you say very honourable in Irish?
an-onórach. Too honourable is ró-onórach, and as honourable as is chomh honórach le.
Does onórach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Onórach can mean honourable or honorary, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'honorary member' in Irish?
Use 'ball onórach', where 'onórach' means honorary as well as honourable.
What is the noun related to 'onórach'?
The noun is 'onóir' (honour), as in 'in onóir' (in honour of).
