HeyRuaHow to say “individual” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonánach
- English:
- individual, solitary
- Word type:
- adjective
- More individual:
- níos aonánaí
- Most individual:
- is aonánaí
- Plural:
- aonánacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-naw-nukh” /ˈeːnˠaːnˠəx/
What does “aonánach” mean?
“Aonánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- individual
- Relating to a single person or thing considered separately rather than as part of a group.Also: single, separate, personal.
1 other meaning: solitary
- 2solitary
- Alone or on its own, existing as a single unit.Also: lone, isolated.
“Aonánach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aonánach after duine (person, masculine), after iarracht (attempt, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aonánacha.
More individual, most individual, very individual
Tá an cur chuige seo níos aonánaí ná an ceann eile. This approach is more individual than the other one.
| more individual | níos aonánaí | in the past tense: ní b'aonánaí |
|---|---|---|
| most individual | is aonánaí | in the past tense: ab aonánaí |
| as individual as | chomh haonánach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very individual | an-aonánach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too individual | ró-aonánach | ró- lenites |
“Aonánach” 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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Individual in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for individual?
The Irish for individual is aonánach (pronounced “AY-naw-nukh”). It comes after the noun: duine aonánach, an individual person; iarracht aonánach, an individual attempt.
How do you say more individual and most individual in Irish?
níos aonánaí is more individual and is aonánaí is most individual. In the past tense they become ní b'aonánaí and ab aonánaí.
What is the plural of aonánach?
With a plural noun aonánach becomes aonánacha: daoine aonánacha, iarrachtaí aonánacha.
How do you say very individual in Irish?
an-aonánach. Too individual is ró-aonánach, and as individual as is chomh haonánach le.
Does aonánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aonánach can mean individual or solitary, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'aonánach' the same as 'indibhidiúil'?
Both can mean individual; 'indibhidiúil' is also widely used, while 'aonánach' stresses the single unit or separate person.
