HeyRuaHow to say “loner” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonarán
- English:
- loner, recluse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-nuh-rawn” /ˈeːnˠəɾˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- aonaráin (loners)
- Genitive singular:
- aonaráin, an aonaráin (e.g. teach an aonaráin, the loner's house)
- Genitive plural:
- aonarán, na n-aonarán (e.g. saol na n-aonarán, the life of loners)
What does “aonarán” mean?
“Aonarán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- loner
- A person who lives or keeps alone, a solitary person.Also: solitary person, single person, lone person.
1 other meaning: recluse
- 2recluse
- A person who withdraws from society to live alone, such as a hermit.Also: hermit, solitary.
“Aonarán” with the article
The plural of loner in Irish is aonaráin. Here is aonarán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aonarán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aonarán, the Irish word for loner.
Other nouns in Irish
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Loner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for loner?
The Irish for loner is aonarán (pronounced “AY-nuh-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aonaráin. Depending on context it can also mean recluse.
How do you pronounce aonarán in Irish?
Aonarán is said like “AY-nuh-rawn” (IPA /ˈeːnˠəɾˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of loner in Irish?
The plural of aonarán is aonaráin; with the article, na haonaráin means “the loners”. The genitive plural is aonarán, as in saol na n-aonarán (the life of loners).
Does aonarán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aonarán can mean loner or recluse, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aonarán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aonarán (the loner), a haonarán (her loner), a n-aonarán (their loner), na haonaráin (the loners).
How is 'aonarán' related to 'i m'aonar'?
Both come from 'aonar' (one person): 'i m'aonar' means 'alone, by myself', while 'aonarán' is a person who is habitually alone, a loner.
What is the word for a religious hermit?
'Aonarán' can be used, but 'díthreabhach' is the more specific word for a hermit living in the wilderness.
