HeyRuaHow to say “recluse” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonaránach
- English:
- recluse, lonely person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-nuh-raw-nukh” /ˈeːnˠəɾˠaːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- aonaránaigh (recluses)
- Genitive singular:
- aonaránaigh, an aonaránaigh (e.g. teach an aonaránaigh, the recluse's house)
- Genitive plural:
- aonaránach, na n-aonaránach (e.g. saol na n-aonaránach, the life of the recluses)
What does “aonaránach” mean?
“Aonaránach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- recluse
- A person who lives alone and keeps away from other people.Also: hermit, loner, solitary person.
1 other meaning: lonely person
- 2lonely person
- A person who is on their own, without company or friends.Also: person on their own, loner.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Aonaránach” with the article
The plural of recluse in Irish is aonaránaigh. Here is aonaránach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aonaránach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aonaránach, the Irish word for recluse.
Other nouns in Irish
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Recluse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recluse?
The Irish for recluse is aonaránach (pronounced “AY-nuh-raw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aonaránaigh. Depending on context it can also mean lonely person.
How do you pronounce aonaránach in Irish?
Aonaránach is said like “AY-nuh-raw-nukh” (IPA /ˈeːnˠəɾˠaːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of recluse in Irish?
The plural of aonaránach is aonaránaigh; with the article, na haonaránaigh means “the recluses”. The genitive plural is aonaránach, as in saol na n-aonaránach (the life of the recluses).
Does aonaránach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aonaránach can mean recluse or lonely person, depending on context; the first is the most common. Aonaránach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning solitary.
Why does aonaránach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aonaránach (the recluse), a haonaránach (her recluse), a n-aonaránach (their recluse), na haonaránaigh (the recluses).
How is 'aonaránach' different from 'díthreabhach'?
'Aonaránach' is any person who lives alone or keeps to themselves, while 'díthreabhach' is specifically a hermit, often a religious one living in the wilderness.
