Specification in Irish (Sonraíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for specification?

The Irish for specification is sonraíocht (pronounced “SUN-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sonraíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean specialty.

Q: What is the plural of specification in Irish?

The plural of sonraíocht is sonraíochtaí; with the article, na sonraíochtaí means “the specifications”. The genitive plural is sonraíochtaí, as in liosta na sonraíochtaí (the list of specifications).

Q: Does sonraíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sonraíocht can mean specification or specialty, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “specification” in Irish

Irish:: sonraíocht
English:: specification, specialty
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SUN-ree-ukht” /ˈsˠʊn̪ˠɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: sonraíochtaí (specifications)
Genitive singular:: sonraíochta, na sonraíochta (e.g. cáipéis na sonraíochta, the specification document)
Genitive plural:: sonraíochtaí, na sonraíochtaí (e.g. liosta na sonraíochtaí, the list of specifications)

What does “sonraíocht” mean?

“Sonraíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

specification: A detailed description of the requirements, features or details of something, such as a product or a job.Also: spec, particulars, specifications.

1 other meaning: specialty

2specialty: Something particular or distinctive about a thing; a special feature or peculiarity.Also: peculiarity, distinctive feature.

“Sonraíocht” with the article

The plural of specification in Irish is sonraíochtaí. Here is sonraíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tsonraíocht

the specification

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

na sonraíochtaí

the specifications

Plural: no change after na

“Sonraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sonraíocht, the Irish word for specification.

Léigh an tsonraíocht go cúramach roimh an obair.

Read the specification carefully before the work.

Tá sonraíocht nua ag teastáil don tionscadal.

A new specification is needed for the project.

Níl an ríomhaire ag teacht leis na sonraíochtaí.

The computer does not meet the specifications.

Cuir na sonraí sa tsonraíocht, le do thoil.

Put the details in the specification, please.

Scríobh mé mo shonraíocht féin don suíomh gréasáin.

I wrote my own specification for the website.

Rinne an t-innealtóir athrú ar théacs na sonraíochta.

The engineer changed the text of the specification.

Seol na sonraíochtaí teicniúla chuig an gcomhlacht.

Send the technical specifications to the company.

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Specification in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for specification?

The Irish for specification is sonraíocht (pronounced “SUN-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sonraíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean specialty.

How do you pronounce sonraíocht in Irish?

Sonraíocht is said like “SUN-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈsˠʊn̪ˠɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of specification in Irish?

The plural of sonraíocht is sonraíochtaí; with the article, na sonraíochtaí means “the specifications”. The genitive plural is sonraíochtaí, as in liosta na sonraíochtaí (the list of specifications).

Does sonraíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sonraíocht can mean specification or specialty, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does sonraíocht change to shonraíocht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shonraíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár sonraíocht, because s does not take eclipsis.

How is 'sonraíocht' different from 'sonraí'?

'Sonraí' (plural of 'sonra') means details or data, while 'sonraíocht' is a specification, a formal set of required details.

Specification in Irish (Sonraíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage