HeyRuaHow to say “solitary” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonaránach
- English:
- solitary, lonely
- Word type:
- adjective
- More solitary:
- níos aonaránaí
- Most solitary:
- is aonaránaí
- Plural:
- aonaránacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-na-raw-nukh” /ˈeːnˠəɾˠaːnˠəx/
What does “aonaránach” mean?
“Aonaránach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- solitary
- Living or being alone, without company.Also: alone, lone, reclusive.
1 other meaning: lonely
- 2lonely
- Feeling or looking lonely and isolated.Also: lonesome, isolated.
Other Irish adjectives for solitary: aonarach (solitary)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Aonaránach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aonaránach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aonaránacha.
More solitary, most solitary, very solitary
Tá sé níos aonaránaí ná mar a bhí riamh. He is more solitary than he ever was.
| more solitary | níos aonaránaí | in the past tense: ní b'aonaránaí |
|---|---|---|
| most solitary | is aonaránaí | in the past tense: ab aonaránaí |
| as solitary as | chomh haonaránach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very solitary | an-aonaránach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too solitary | ró-aonaránach | ró- lenites |
“Aonaránach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Solitary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for solitary?
The Irish for solitary is aonaránach (pronounced “AY-na-raw-nukh”). It comes after the noun: fear aonaránach, a solitary man; bean aonaránach, a solitary woman.
How do you say more solitary and most solitary in Irish?
níos aonaránaí is more solitary and is aonaránaí is most solitary. In the past tense they become ní b'aonaránaí and ab aonaránaí.
What is the plural of aonaránach?
With a plural noun aonaránach becomes aonaránacha: fir aonaránacha, mná aonaránacha.
How do you say very solitary in Irish?
an-aonaránach. Too solitary is ró-aonaránach, and as solitary as is chomh haonaránach le.
Does aonaránach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aonaránach can mean solitary or lonely, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'aonaránach' and 'uaigneach'?
'Aonaránach' stresses being alone or solitary, while 'uaigneach' is the everyday word for lonely or lonesome, as in 'Bhí uaigneas orm'.
