HeyRuaHow to say “unit” in Irish
- Irish:
- aonad
- English:
- unit, unit of measurement, unit (number one)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-nud” /ˈeːnˠəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aonaid (units)
- Genitive singular:
- aonaid, an aonaid (e.g. bainisteoir an aonaid, manager of the unit)
- Genitive plural:
- aonad, na n-aonad (e.g. líon na n-aonad, the number of units)
What does “aonad” mean?
“Aonad” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unit
- A single thing, group or section regarded as one part of a larger whole, such as a department, a hospital ward or a chapter of a course.Also: section, department, module.
2 other meanings: unit of measurement or unit (number one)
- 2unit of measurement
- A fixed amount used as a standard for measuring, such as a metre or a kilogram.Also: unit, measure.
- 3unit (number one)
- In mathematics, the number one, or the digit in the units place.Also: unit, one, units digit.
Other Irish words for unit: modúl (module)
“Aonad” with the article
The plural of unit in Irish is aonaid. Here is aonad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aonad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aonad, the Irish word for unit.
Other nouns in Irish
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Unit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unit?
The Irish for unit is aonad (pronounced “AY-nud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aonaid. Depending on context it can also mean unit of measurement or unit (number one).
How do you pronounce aonad in Irish?
Aonad is said like “AY-nud” (IPA /ˈeːnˠəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of unit in Irish?
The plural of aonad is aonaid; with the article, na haonaid means “the units”. The genitive plural is aonad, as in líon na n-aonad (the number of units).
Does aonad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aonad can mean unit, unit of measurement or unit (number one), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aonad sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aonad (the unit), a haonad (her unit), a n-aonad (their unit), na haonaid (the units).
Is 'aonad' related to 'aon'?
Yes, 'aonad' is built on 'aon' (one), so it literally means a oneness or single unit.
