HeyRuaHow to say “individual” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonán
- English:
- individual, entity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-nawn” /ˈeːnˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- aonáin (individuals)
- Genitive singular:
- aonáin, an aonáin (e.g. cearta an aonáin, the rights of the individual)
- Genitive plural:
- aonán, na n-aonán (e.g. cearta na n-aonán, the rights of individuals)
What does “aonán” mean?
“Aonán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- individual
- A single person or thing considered separately from a group.Also: single person, single unit.
1 other meaning: entity
- 2entity
- Something that exists as a separate unit, such as an organisation or body.Also: unit, body.
Other Irish words for individual: pearsa (person)
“Aonán” with the article
The plural of individual in Irish is aonáin. Here is aonán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aonán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aonán, the Irish word for individual.
Other nouns in Irish
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Individual in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for individual?
The Irish for individual is aonán (pronounced “AY-nawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aonáin. Depending on context it can also mean entity.
How do you pronounce aonán in Irish?
Aonán is said like “AY-nawn” (IPA /ˈeːnˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of individual in Irish?
The plural of aonán is aonáin; with the article, na haonáin means “the individuals”. The genitive plural is aonán, as in cearta na n-aonán (the rights of individuals).
Does aonán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aonán can mean individual or entity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aonán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aonán (the individual), a haonán (her individual), a n-aonán (their individual), na haonáin (the individuals).
What adjective comes from aonán?
The adjective is aonánach, meaning individual, as in 'cás aonánach' (an individual case).
