HeyRuaHow to say “solitary” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonarach
- English:
- solitary, lonely, isolated
- Word type:
- adjective
- More solitary:
- níos aonaraí
- Most solitary:
- is aonaraí
- Plural:
- aonaracha
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-nur-ukh” /ˈeːnˠəɾˠəx/
What does “aonarach” mean?
“Aonarach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- solitary
- Alone or on its own, without others nearby.Also: lone, single, alone.
2 other meanings: lonely or isolated
- 2lonely
- Feeling or looking alone and without company.Also: lonesome, forlorn.
- 3isolated
- Of a place, far away from other places or people.Also: remote, secluded.
“Aonarach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aonarach after crann (tree, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aonaracha.
More solitary, most solitary, very solitary
Tá an áit seo níos aonaraí ná mar a cheap mé. This place is more isolated than I thought.
| more solitary | níos aonaraí | in the past tense: ní b'aonaraí |
|---|---|---|
| most solitary | is aonaraí | in the past tense: ab aonaraí |
| as solitary as | chomh haonarach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very solitary | an-aonarach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too solitary | ró-aonarach | ró- lenites |
“Aonarach” 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 aonarach (pronounced “AY-nur-ukh”). It comes after the noun: crann aonarach, a solitary tree; bean aonarach, a solitary woman.
How do you say more solitary and most solitary in Irish?
níos aonaraí is more solitary and is aonaraí is most solitary. In the past tense they become ní b'aonaraí and ab aonaraí.
What is the plural of aonarach?
With a plural noun aonarach becomes aonaracha: crainn aonaracha, mná aonaracha.
How do you say very solitary in Irish?
an-aonarach. Too solitary is ró-aonarach, and as solitary as is chomh haonarach le.
Does aonarach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aonarach can mean solitary, lonely or isolated, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'aonarach' and 'uaigneach'?
'Aonarach' stresses being alone or isolated, while 'uaigneach' is the usual word for feeling lonely or a place being lonesome.
