HeyRuaHow to say “acting” in Irish
- Irish:
- gníomhú
- English:
- acting, activation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gníomhaigh, to act (ag gníomhú, acting)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNEEV-oo” /ˈɟnʲiːvuː/
- Genitive singular:
- gníomhaithe, an ghníomhaithe (e.g. am an ghníomhaithe, the time of acting)
What does “gníomhú” mean?
“Gníomhú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- acting
- Gníomhú is the verbal noun of the verb gníomhaigh, meaning the act of taking action or acting in some role.Also: action, taking action, operation.
1 other meaning: activation
- 2activation
- The act of activating or setting something in operation, used especially in technical and scientific language.Also: activating, actuation.
Other Irish words for acting: aisteoireacht (acting)
“Gníomhú” as a verbal noun
After ag, gníomhú means acting: it is the verbal noun of the verb gníomhaigh (to act). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Gníomhú” with the article
Here is gníomhú after the article (an t-alt).
“Gníomhú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gníomhú, the Irish word for acting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Acting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acting?
The Irish for acting is gníomhú (pronounced “GNEEV-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean activation.
How do you pronounce gníomhú in Irish?
Gníomhú is said like “GNEEV-oo” (IPA /ˈɟnʲiːvuː/).
Does gníomhú have a plural?
No plural form is given for gníomhú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does gníomhú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gníomhú can mean acting or activation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gníomhú change to ghníomhú or ngníomhú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gníomhú becomes mo ghníomhú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngníomhú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gníomhú and gníomh?
Gníomh is a deed or an action as a thing done, while gníomhú is the process of acting or taking action, the verbal noun of gníomhaigh.
