HeyRuaHow to say “normal custom” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthnós
- English:
- normal custom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAW-nohs” /ˈɡɾˠaːˌn̪ˠoːsˠ/
- Plural:
- gnáthnósanna (normal customs)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthnóis, an ghnáthnóis (e.g. de réir an ghnáthnóis, according to the usual custom)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthnósanna, na ngnáthnósanna (e.g. liosta na ngnáthnósanna, the list of common practices)
What does “gnáthnós” mean?
- normal custom
- A usual or ordinary custom or practice that people commonly follow.Also: usual practice, common practice, convention, norm.
“Gnáthnós” with the article
The plural of normal custom in Irish is gnáthnósanna. Here is gnáthnós after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthnós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthnós, the Irish word for normal custom.
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Normal custom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for normal custom?
The Irish for normal custom is gnáthnós (pronounced “GRAW-nohs”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthnósanna.
How do you pronounce gnáthnós in Irish?
Gnáthnós is said like “GRAW-nohs” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠaːˌn̪ˠoːsˠ/).
What is the plural of normal custom in Irish?
The plural of gnáthnós is gnáthnósanna; with the article, na gnáthnósanna means “the normal customs”. The genitive plural is gnáthnósanna, as in liosta na ngnáthnósanna (the list of common practices).
Why does gnáthnós change to ghnáthnós or ngnáthnós?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthnós becomes mo ghnáthnós (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthnós (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthnós' different from 'nós'?
'Nós' is any custom or habit, while 'gnáthnós' adds 'gnáth-' (usual) to stress that it is the normal, standard practice.
