HeyRuaHow to say “solo” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonréad
- English:
- solo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-rayd” /ˈeːnˌɾʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aonréid (solos)
- Genitive singular:
- aonréid, an aonréid (e.g. deireadh an aonréid, the end of the solo)
- Genitive plural:
- aonréad, na n-aonréad (e.g. taifeadtaí na n-aonréad, the recordings of the solos)
What does “aonréad” mean?
- solo
- A piece of music or a performance by one person alone.Also: solo performance, solo piece.
“Aonréad” with the article
The plural of solo in Irish is aonréid. Here is aonréad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aonréad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aonréad, the Irish word for solo.
Other nouns in Irish
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Solo in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for solo?
The Irish for solo is aonréad (pronounced “AYN-rayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aonréid.
How do you pronounce aonréad in Irish?
Aonréad is said like “AYN-rayd” (IPA /ˈeːnˌɾʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of solo in Irish?
The plural of aonréad is aonréid; with the article, na haonréid means “the solos”. The genitive plural is aonréad, as in taifeadtaí na n-aonréad (the recordings of the solos).
Why does aonréad sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aonréad (the solo), a haonréad (her solo), a n-aonréad (their solo), na haonréid (the solos).
Is 'aonréad' used for doing anything alone, like a solo flight?
'Aonréad' is mainly a music and performance term; for doing something alone you would usually say 'ina aonar', e.g. 'd'eitil sé ina aonar'.
