naonúr

Irish

naonúr

Alternative forms

  • naonbhar

Etymology

From Old Irish nónbar.

Pronunciation

  • (Munster) IPA(key): /n̪ˠeːˈn̪ˠuːɾˠ/
  • (Connacht) IPA(key): /ˈn̪ˠiːnˠuːɾˠ/
  • (Ulster) IPA(key): /ˈn̪ˠiːnˠuɾˠ/

Noun

naonúr m (genitive singular naonúir, nominative plural naonúir) (triggers no mutation)

  1. a group of nine people
    Tá naonúr breithiúna sa chúirt.
    There are nine judges in the court.

Usage notes

  • Generally used with the genitive plural when referring to human beings; also sometimes used with other nouns, especially if the things they denote are being personified.

Declension

  • naoi (“nine”) (non-personal)

References

  • “nónbor” in Dictionary of the Irish Language, Royal Irish Academy, 1913–76.
  • “naonḃar” in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla, Irish Texts Society, 2nd ed., 1927, by Patrick S. Dinneen.
  • "naonúr" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.
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