naonúr
Irish
naonúr
Alternative forms
- naonbhar
Etymology
From Old Irish nónbar.
Pronunciation
Noun
naonúr m (genitive singular naonúir, nominative plural naonúir) (triggers no mutation)
- 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
Declension of naonúr
First declension
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Bare forms:
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Forms with the definite article:
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Related terms
- naoi (“nine”) (non-personal)
References
- C. Marstrander, E. G. Quin et al., editors (1913–76), “nónbor”, in Dictionary of the Irish Language: Based Mainly on Old and Middle Irish Materials, Dublin: Royal Irish Academy, →ISBN
- “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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