HeyRuaHow to say “noticeable” in Irish
- Irish:
- sonraíoch
- English:
- noticeable, peculiar, particular
- Word type:
- adjective
- More noticeable:
- níos sonraíche
- Most noticeable:
- is sonraíche
- Plural:
- sonraíocha
- Pronunciation:
- “SUN-ree-ukh” /ˈsˠɔn̪ˠɾˠiəx/
What does “sonraíoch” mean?
“Sonraíoch” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- noticeable
- Easy to notice because it stands out from the ordinary.Also: remarkable, striking, special.
2 other meanings: peculiar or particular
- 2peculiar
- Strange or unusual in a way that draws attention.Also: extraordinary, odd, unusual.
- 3particular
- Relating to one specific thing rather than in general.Also: specific, special.
Other Irish adjectives for noticeable: suntasach (noticeable)
“Sonraíoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is sonraíoch after fear (man, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: aimsir shonraíoch. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear sonraíoch.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, sonraíocha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir shonraíocha; after other plurals it does not: aimsirí sonraíocha.
More noticeable, most noticeable, very noticeable
Bhí an dara scéal níos sonraíche ná an chéad cheann. The second story was more remarkable than the first.
| more noticeable | níos sonraíche | in the past tense: ní ba shonraíche |
|---|---|---|
| most noticeable | is sonraíche | in the past tense: ba shonraíche |
| as noticeable as | chomh sonraíoch le | no change after chomh |
| very noticeable | an-sonraíoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too noticeable | róshonraíoch | ró- lenites |
“Sonraíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Noticeable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for noticeable?
The Irish for noticeable is sonraíoch (pronounced “SUN-ree-ukh”). It comes after the noun: fear sonraíoch, a noticeable man; aimsir shonraíoch, noticeable weather.
How do you say more noticeable and most noticeable in Irish?
níos sonraíche is more noticeable and is sonraíche is most noticeable. In the past tense they become ní ba shonraíche and ba shonraíche.
Why does sonraíoch become shonraíoch?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aimsir shonraíoch (noticeable weather) but fear sonraíoch (a noticeable man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of sonraíoch?
With a plural noun sonraíoch becomes sonraíocha: fir shonraíocha, aimsirí sonraíocha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very noticeable in Irish?
an-sonraíoch. Too noticeable is róshonraíoch, and as noticeable as is chomh sonraíoch le.
Does sonraíoch have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sonraíoch can mean noticeable, peculiar or particular, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between sonraíoch and suntasach?
Both mean noticeable or remarkable; 'suntasach' is the more common everyday word, while 'sonraíoch' can also suggest something peculiar or particular.
