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elderly in Irish

elderly in Irish is cnagaosta, scothaosta, seanórtha — elderly means old, especially having reached an advanced age.

elderly in Irish

cnagaosta
adj
old; having lived for relatively many years.
scothaosta
adj
old; having lived for relatively many years.
seanórtha
adj
old; having lived for relatively many years.
seandaoine
noun
(with, definite article, collective) Older people as a whole.

What does "elderly" mean?

  1. adjective Old, especially having reached an advanced age.
    "An elderly man held the door open for us at the library."
  2. noun Older people considered as a group.
    "Local volunteers deliver hot meals to the elderly every Tuesday."
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elderly in a sentence

  • An elderly man held the door open for us at the library.
  • They help care for an elderly neighbor who lives alone.
  • Local volunteers deliver hot meals to the elderly every Tuesday.
  • Buses in this town offer cheaper tickets for the elderly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "elderly" in Irish?
"elderly" in Irish is cnagaosta, scothaosta, seanórtha. elderly means: Old, especially having reached an advanced age.
How do you use "elderly" in a sentence?
Example: "An elderly man held the door open for us at the library." In Irish, "elderly" is cnagaosta, scothaosta, seanórtha.
Are there other ways to say "elderly" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 4 translations listed for "elderly": cnagaosta, scothaosta, seanórtha, seandaoine.
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