HeyRuaHow to say “specification” in Irish
- Irish:
- sonrú
- English:
- specification, noticing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sonraigh, to specify (ag sonrú, specifying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SUN-roo” /ˈsˠɔn̪ˠɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- sonruithe (specifications)
- Genitive singular:
- sonraithe, an tsonraithe (e.g. cúis an tsonraithe, the reason for the specification)
- Genitive plural:
- sonruithe, na sonruithe (e.g. liosta na sonruithe, the list of specifications)
What does “sonrú” mean?
“Sonrú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- specification
- The act of stating something in detail or specifying it; verbal noun of the verb sonraigh.Also: specifying, particularization, detailing.
1 other meaning: noticing
- 2noticing
- The act of noticing or perceiving something; verbal noun of sonraigh in the sense 'notice, observe'.Also: observation, perceiving, notice.
“Sonrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, sonrú means specifying: it is the verbal noun of the verb sonraigh (to specify). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sonrú” with the article
The plural of specification in Irish is sonruithe. Here is sonrú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sonrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sonrú, the Irish word for specification.
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Specification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for specification?
The Irish for specification is sonrú (pronounced “SUN-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sonruithe. Depending on context it can also mean noticing.
How do you pronounce sonrú in Irish?
Sonrú is said like “SUN-roo” (IPA /ˈsˠɔn̪ˠɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of specification in Irish?
The plural of sonrú is sonruithe; with the article, na sonruithe means “the specifications”. The genitive plural is sonruithe, as in liosta na sonruithe (the list of specifications).
Does sonrú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sonrú can mean specification or noticing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sonrú change to shonrú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shonrú. After ár (our) it stays ár sonrú, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is sonrú related to sonraí?
Both come from sonra 'detail'; sonraí means 'details, data', while sonrú is the act of specifying or noticing, from the verb sonraigh.
How do I say 'to take notice of something' with sonrú?
Use the phrase 'sonrú a chur i rud', for example 'Níor chuir mé sonrú ann' means 'I didn't notice it'.
