HeyRuaHow to say “isolation” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonrú
- English:
- isolation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aonraigh, to isolate (ag aonrú, isolating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-roo” /ˈeːnˠɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- aonraithe, an aonraithe (e.g. tréimhse aonraithe, period of isolation)
What does “aonrú” mean?
- isolation
- The act of isolating or separating something or someone from others; the verbal noun of the verb aonraigh.Also: isolating, separation, quarantine.
Other Irish words for isolation: iargúltacht (remoteness)
“Aonrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, aonrú means isolating: it is the verbal noun of the verb aonraigh (to isolate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aonrú” with the article
Here is aonrú after the article (an t-alt).
“Aonrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aonrú, the Irish word for isolation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Isolation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for isolation?
The Irish for isolation is aonrú (pronounced “AYN-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aonrú in Irish?
Aonrú is said like “AYN-roo” (IPA /ˈeːnˠɾˠuː/).
Does aonrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for aonrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aonrú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aonrú (the isolation), a haonrú (her isolation), a n-aonrú (their isolation).
How is aonrú different from uaigneas?
Aonrú is the act or state of being isolated or separated, while uaigneas means loneliness, the feeling of being alone.
