HeyRuaHow to say “surname” in Irish
- Irish:
- sloinneadh
- English:
- surname, naming, stating of surname
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SLIN-yoo” /ˈsˠl̪ˠɪnʲuː/
- Plural:
- sloinntí (surnames)
- Genitive singular:
- sloinnte, an tsloinnte (e.g. bunús an tsloinnte, origin of the surname)
- Genitive plural:
- sloinntí, na sloinntí (e.g. bunús na sloinntí, the origin of the surnames)
What does “sloinneadh” mean?
“Sloinneadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- surname
- A family name, the name shared by members of a family; a variant of 'sloinne'.Also: family name, last name.
1 other meaning: naming, stating of surname
- 2naming, stating of surname
- The verbal noun of the verb 'sloinn': the act of giving or stating someone's surname or describing them by their lineage.Also: naming, stating a surname, declaring.
Other Irish words for surname: sloinne (surname)
“Sloinneadh” with the article
The plural of surname in Irish is sloinntí. Here is sloinneadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sloinneadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sloinneadh, the Irish word for surname.
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Surname in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for surname?
The Irish for surname is sloinneadh (pronounced “SLIN-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sloinntí. Depending on context it can also mean naming, stating of surname.
How do you pronounce sloinneadh in Irish?
Sloinneadh is said like “SLIN-yoo” (IPA /ˈsˠl̪ˠɪnʲuː/).
What is the plural of surname in Irish?
The plural of sloinneadh is sloinntí; with the article, na sloinntí means “the surnames”. The genitive plural is sloinntí, as in bunús na sloinntí (the origin of the surnames).
Does sloinneadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sloinneadh can mean surname or naming, stating of surname, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sloinneadh change to shloinneadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shloinneadh. After ár (our) it stays ár sloinneadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sloinneadh' and 'sloinne'?
'Sloinne' is the usual standard word for a surname; 'sloinneadh' is a variant that is also the verbal noun of 'sloinn', to name or state a surname.
