HeyRuaHow to say “ordinary rule” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthriail
- English:
- ordinary rule
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-ree-ul” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌɾʲiəlʲ/
- Plural:
- gnáthrialacha (ordinary rules)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthrialach, na gnáthrialach (e.g. sárú na gnáthrialach, a breach of the ordinary rule)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthrialacha, na ngnáthrialacha (e.g. cur i bhfeidhm na ngnáthrialacha, the application of the ordinary rules)
What does “gnáthriail” mean?
- ordinary rule
- A normal or general rule that usually applies, as opposed to a special rule or exception.Also: general rule, normal rule, usual rule, regular rule.
“Gnáthriail” with the article
The plural of ordinary rule in Irish is gnáthrialacha. Here is gnáthriail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthriail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthriail, the Irish word for ordinary rule.
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Ordinary rule in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ordinary rule?
The Irish for ordinary rule is gnáthriail (pronounced “GNAW-ree-ul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gnáthrialacha.
How do you pronounce gnáthriail in Irish?
Gnáthriail is said like “GNAW-ree-ul” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌɾʲiəlʲ/).
What is the plural of ordinary rule in Irish?
The plural of gnáthriail is gnáthrialacha; with the article, na gnáthrialacha means “the ordinary rules”. The genitive plural is gnáthrialacha, as in cur i bhfeidhm na ngnáthrialacha (the application of the ordinary rules).
Why does gnáthriail change to ghnáthriail or ngnáthriail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthriail becomes mo ghnáthriail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthriail (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthriail' formed?
It combines the prefix 'gnáth' (ordinary, usual) with 'riail' (rule), and it declines like 'riail': gen. sg. 'gnáthrialach', pl. 'gnáthrialacha'.
