HeyRuaHow to say “notion” in Irish
- Irish:
- nóisean
- English:
- notion, fancy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NOH-shun” /ˈn̪ˠoːʃən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- nóisin (notions)
- Genitive singular:
- nóisin, an nóisin (e.g. brí an nóisin, the meaning of the notion)
- Genitive plural:
- nóisean, na nóisean (e.g. lán nóisean, full of notions)
What does “nóisean” mean?
“Nóisean” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- notion
- An idea or belief about something, often a vague or whimsical one.Also: idea, whim, fancy.
1 other meaning: fancy
- 2fancy
- A liking or romantic attraction for someone, as in having a notion of a person.Also: crush, liking, attraction.
Other Irish words for notion: idé (idea)
“Nóisean” with the article
The plural of notion in Irish is nóisin. Here is nóisean after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Nóisean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nóisean, the Irish word for notion.
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Notion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for notion?
The Irish for notion is nóisean (pronounced “NOH-shun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nóisin. Depending on context it can also mean fancy.
How do you pronounce nóisean in Irish?
Nóisean is said like “NOH-shun” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠoːʃən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of notion in Irish?
The plural of nóisean is nóisin; with the article, na nóisin means “the notions”. The genitive plural is nóisean, as in lán nóisean (full of notions).
Does nóisean have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nóisean can mean notion or fancy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say I fancy someone using nóisean?
Say 'Tá nóisean agam do Sheán' or 'Tá nóisean agam di', meaning you have a liking for that person.
