HeyRuaHow to say “soloist” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonréadaí
- English:
- soloist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-ray-dee” /ˈeːnˌɾʲeːdˠiː/
- Plural:
- aonréadaithe (soloists)
- Genitive singular:
- aonréadaí, an aonréadaí (e.g. guth an aonréadaí, the soloist's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- aonréadaithe, na n-aonréadaithe (e.g. comórtas aonréadaithe, a competition for soloists)
What does “aonréadaí” mean?
- soloist
- A musician or singer who performs a solo, alone or as the featured performer.Also: solo performer, solo singer, solo musician.
“Aonréadaí” with the article
The plural of soloist in Irish is aonréadaithe. Here is aonréadaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aonréadaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aonréadaí, the Irish word for soloist.
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Soloist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for soloist?
The Irish for soloist is aonréadaí (pronounced “AYN-ray-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aonréadaithe.
How do you pronounce aonréadaí in Irish?
Aonréadaí is said like “AYN-ray-dee” (IPA /ˈeːnˌɾʲeːdˠiː/).
What is the plural of soloist in Irish?
The plural of aonréadaí is aonréadaithe; with the article, na haonréadaithe means “the soloists”. The genitive plural is aonréadaithe, as in comórtas aonréadaithe (a competition for soloists).
Why does aonréadaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aonréadaí (the soloist), a haonréadaí (her soloist), a n-aonréadaí (their soloist), na haonréadaithe (the soloists).
What is the word for the solo piece itself?
The solo piece is 'aonréad', and the person who performs it is the 'aonréadaí'.
