HeyRuaHow to say “union” in Irish
- Irish:
- aontas
- English:
- union, unity, agreement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-tuss” /ˈeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- aontais (unions)
- Genitive singular:
- aontais, an aontais (e.g. ballstáit an Aontais, member states of the Union)
- Genitive plural:
- aontas, na n-aontas (e.g. cearta na n-aontas, the rights of the unions)
What does “aontas” mean?
“Aontas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- union
- A group of countries, organisations or people joined together, such as a political or trade union.Also: association, federation, trade union.
2 other meanings: unity or agreement
- 2unity
- The state of being united or at one with others.Also: oneness, union.
- 3agreement
- Agreement or accord between people or parties.Also: accord, consent.
Other Irish words for union: ceardchumann (trade union)
“Aontas” with the article
The plural of union in Irish is aontais. Here is aontas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aontas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aontas, the Irish word for union.
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Union in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for union?
The Irish for union is aontas (pronounced “AYN-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aontais. Depending on context it can also mean unity or agreement.
How do you pronounce aontas in Irish?
Aontas is said like “AYN-tuss” (IPA /ˈeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of union in Irish?
The plural of aontas is aontais; with the article, na haontais means “the unions”. The genitive plural is aontas, as in cearta na n-aontas (the rights of the unions).
Does aontas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aontas can mean union, unity or agreement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aontas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aontas (the union), a haontas (her union), a n-aontas (their union), na haontais (the unions).
What is the difference between aontas and ceardchumann?
Aontas is a general word for a union, while ceardchumann specifically means a trade union, though aontas is also used for workers' unions.
How do you say 'disagreement' using this word?
Add the prefix eas-: easaontas means disagreement or dissent, and comhaontas means an alliance.
