HeyRuaHow to say “nine people” in Irish
- Irish:
- naonúr
- English:
- nine people
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAY-noor” /ˈn̪ˠeːn̪ˠuːɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- naonúir, an naonúir (e.g. obair an naonúir, the work of the nine people)
What does “naonúr” mean?
- nine people
- A group of nine people; the personal number used when counting nine persons.Also: nine persons, group of nine, nine.
“Naonúr” with the article
Here is naonúr after the article (an t-alt).
an naonúr
the nine people
No change after an
“Naonúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using naonúr, the Irish word for nine people.
Bhí naonúr ag an gcruinniú aréir.
There were nine people at the meeting last night.
Tá naonúr páistí acu anois.
They have nine children now.
Tháinig an naonúr acu le chéile.
The nine of them came together.
Bhí naonúr ban ag obair sa siopa.
Nine women were working in the shop.
Tá bord againn don naonúr agaibh.
We have a table for the nine of you.
Fuair naonúr scoláirí duais inniu.
Nine students got a prize today.
Ní raibh ach naonúr sa rang.
There were only nine people in the class.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nine people in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nine people?
The Irish for nine people is naonúr (pronounced “NAY-noor”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce naonúr in Irish?
Naonúr is said like “NAY-noor” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠeːn̪ˠuːɾˠ/).
When do I use naonúr instead of naoi?
Use naonúr for counting people, as in naonúr fear, 'nine men'; naoi is used with other nouns, as in naoi gcathaoir. The noun after naonúr goes in the genitive plural, e.g. naonúr ban.
