HeyRuaHow to say “solemnization” in Irish
- Irish:
- sollúnú
- English:
- solemnization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SUL-oo-noo” /ˈsˠɔl̪ˠuːn̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sollúnaithe, an tsollúnaithe (e.g. áit sollúnaithe an phósta, place of solemnization of the marriage)
What does “sollúnú” mean?
- solemnization
- The verbal noun of 'sollúnaigh': the act of performing a ceremony, especially a marriage, formally and solemnly.Also: solemnisation, solemnizing, celebration of marriage.
“Sollúnú” with the article
Here is sollúnú after the article (an t-alt).
an sollúnú
the solemnization
No change after an
“Sollúnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sollúnú, the Irish word for solemnization.
Rinne an sagart sollúnú an phósta.
The priest solemnized the marriage.
Tharla an sollúnú sa séipéal áitiúil.
The solemnization took place in the local church.
Ní mór fógra a thabhairt roimh an sollúnú.
Notice must be given before the solemnization.
Bhí dáta an sollúnaithe socraithe acu.
They had set the date of the solemnization.
Tá rialacha dlí ann maidir le sollúnú pósta.
There are legal rules about solemnizing a marriage.
Cé atá údaraithe don sollúnú?
Who is authorised for the solemnization?
Cláraítear an pósadh tar éis an sollúnaithe.
The marriage is registered after the solemnization.
Other nouns in Irish
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Solemnization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for solemnization?
The Irish for solemnization is sollúnú (pronounced “SUL-oo-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sollúnú in Irish?
Sollúnú is said like “SUL-oo-noo” (IPA /ˈsˠɔl̪ˠuːn̪ˠuː/).
Does sollúnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for sollúnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sollúnú change to shollúnú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shollúnú. After ár (our) it stays ár sollúnú, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'sollúnú' different from 'sollúntacht'?
'Sollúnú' is the act of solemnizing, such as 'sollúnú pósta', while 'sollúntacht' means solemnity as a quality.
