HeyRuaHow to say “norm” in Irish
- Irish:
- norm
- English:
- norm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “norm” /n̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- noirm (norms)
- Genitive singular:
- noirm, an noirm (e.g. sárú an noirm, breach of the norm)
- Genitive plural:
- norm, na norm (e.g. leagan amach na norm, the layout of the norms)
What does “norm” mean?
- norm
- A usual standard or pattern of behaviour, quality or amount that is regarded as typical or expected.Also: standard, rule, normal practice.
Other Irish words for norm: caighdeán (standard)
“Norm” with the article
The plural of norm in Irish is noirm. Here is norm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an norm
the norm
No change after an
na noirm
the norms
Plural: no change after na
“Norm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using norm, the Irish word for norm.
Is é sin an norm sa tír seo.
That is the norm in this country.
Ní norm é sin a thuilleadh.
That is no longer the norm.
Tá noirm shóisialta éagsúla i ngach pobal.
Every community has different social norms.
Bhris sé an norm gan smaoineamh.
He broke the norm without thinking.
Tá an toradh seo os cionn an noirm.
This result is above the norm.
Ní ghlacann sí le noirm na sochaí.
She does not accept society's norms.
Is cuid den norm anois é obair ón mbaile.
Working from home is part of the norm now.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Norm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for norm?
The Irish for norm is norm (pronounced “norm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is noirm.
How do you pronounce norm in Irish?
Norm is said like “norm” (IPA /n̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠ/).
What is the plural of norm in Irish?
The plural of norm is noirm; with the article, na noirm means “the norms”. The genitive plural is norm, as in leagan amach na norm (the layout of the norms).
What is the difference between 'norm' and 'caighdeán'?
'Norm' is the typical or expected pattern, while 'caighdeán' is a standard or level, as in 'An Caighdeán Oifigiúil'. 'Gnás' is also used for an established custom.
