HeyRuaHow to say “unknown” in Irish
- Irish:
- anaithnid
- English:
- unknown, anonymous
- Word type:
- adjective
- More unknown:
- níos anaithnide
- Most unknown:
- is anaithnide
- Plural:
- anaithnide
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-a-nid” /ˈanənʲɪdʲ/
What does “anaithnid” mean?
“Anaithnid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- unknown
- Not known or not recognised by people.Also: unfamiliar, unidentified, strange.
1 other meaning: anonymous
- 2anonymous
- Having a name that is not known or not given.Also: nameless, unnamed.
“Anaithnid” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is anaithnid after fear (man, masculine), after áit (place, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, anaithnide.
More unknown, most unknown, very unknown
| more unknown | níos anaithnide | in the past tense: ní b'anaithnide |
|---|---|---|
| most unknown | is anaithnide | in the past tense: ab anaithnide |
| as unknown as | chomh hanaithnid le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very unknown | an-anaithnid | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too unknown | ró-anaithnid | ró- lenites |
“Anaithnid” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Unknown in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for unknown?
The Irish for unknown is anaithnid (pronounced “AN-a-nid”). It comes after the noun: fear anaithnid, an unknown man; áit anaithnid, an unknown place.
How do you say more unknown and most unknown in Irish?
níos anaithnide is more unknown and is anaithnide is most unknown. In the past tense they become ní b'anaithnide and ab anaithnide.
What is the plural of anaithnid?
With a plural noun anaithnid becomes anaithnide: fir anaithnide, áiteanna anaithnide.
How do you say very unknown in Irish?
an-anaithnid. Too unknown is ró-anaithnid, and as unknown as is chomh hanaithnid le.
Does anaithnid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Anaithnid can mean unknown or anonymous, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'anaithnid'?
The word 'aithnid' means known, as in 'is aithnid dom é' (I know him); 'anaithnid' adds the negative prefix 'an-' to mean unknown.
