HeyRuaHow to say “ordinary thing” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthrud
- English:
- ordinary thing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GRAWH-rud” /ˈɡɾˠaːhɾˠʊd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- gnáthrudaí
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthruda, an ghnáthruda (e.g. tábhacht an ghnáthruda, the importance of the ordinary thing)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthrudaí, na ngnáthrudaí (e.g. luach na ngnáthrudaí, the value of ordinary things)
What does “gnáthrud” mean?
- ordinary thing
- Something normal, usual or commonplace that happens or is done regularly.Also: usual thing, common thing, commonplace, normal thing.
“Gnáthrud” with the article
The plural of ordinary thing in Irish is gnáthrudaí. Here is gnáthrud after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthrud” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthrud, the Irish word for ordinary thing.
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Ordinary thing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ordinary thing?
The Irish for ordinary thing is gnáthrud (pronounced “GRAWH-rud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthrudaí.
How do you pronounce gnáthrud in Irish?
Gnáthrud is said like “GRAWH-rud” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠaːhɾˠʊd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of ordinary thing in Irish?
The plural of gnáthrud is gnáthrudaí; with the article, it is na gnáthrudaí. The genitive plural is gnáthrudaí, as in luach na ngnáthrudaí (the value of ordinary things).
Why does gnáthrud change to ghnáthrud or ngnáthrud?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthrud becomes mo ghnáthrud (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthrud (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthrud' different from 'rud'?
'Rud' simply means 'thing', while 'gnáthrud' adds the prefix 'gnáth-' meaning 'usual' or 'ordinary', so it means 'an ordinary thing'.
