HeyRuaHow to say “ornament” in Irish
- Irish:
- ornáid
- English:
- ornament, ornament (music)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-naw-ij” /ˈɔɾˠn̪ˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- ornáidí (ornaments)
- Genitive singular:
- ornáide, na hornáide (e.g. dath na hornáide, the colour of the ornament)
- Genitive plural:
- ornáidí, na n-ornáidí (e.g. bosca na n-ornáidí, the box of ornaments)
What does “ornáid” mean?
“Ornáid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ornament
- A decorative object or detail used to make something look more attractive.Also: decoration, adornment, trinket.
1 other meaning: ornament (music)
- 2ornament (music)
- A musical flourish or embellishment added to a melody, as in traditional Irish music.Also: ornament, grace note, embellishment, flourish.
Other Irish words for ornament: oirnimint (ornament)
“Ornáid” with the article
The plural of ornament in Irish is ornáidí. Here is ornáid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ornáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ornáid, the Irish word for ornament.
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Ornament in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ornament?
The Irish for ornament is ornáid (pronounced “OR-naw-ij”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ornáidí. Depending on context it can also mean ornament (music).
How do you pronounce ornáid in Irish?
Ornáid is said like “OR-naw-ij” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠn̪ˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of ornament in Irish?
The plural of ornáid is ornáidí; with the article, na hornáidí means “the ornaments”. The genitive plural is ornáidí, as in bosca na n-ornáidí (the box of ornaments).
Does ornáid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ornáid can mean ornament or ornament (music), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ornáid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ornáid (the ornament), a hornáid (her ornament), a n-ornáid (their ornament), na hornáidí (the ornaments).
What is the difference between 'ornáid' and 'maisiúchán'?
'Ornáid' is a single decorative object or a musical flourish, while 'maisiúchán' is decoration in general or the act of decorating.
