HeyRuaHow to say “aim” in Irish
- Irish:
- amas
- English:
- aim, attack, guess, putt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-us” /ˈamˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- amais (aims)
- Genitive singular:
- amais, an amais (e.g. láthair an amais, the scene of the attack)
- Genitive plural:
- amas, na n-amas (e.g. sraith na n-amas, the series of attacks)
What does “amas” mean?
“Amas” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- aim
- An aim or attempt to hit something, or the accuracy of a shot or throw.Also: shot, attempt, throw.
3 other meanings: attack or guess or putt
- 2attack
- A sudden attack or assault on someone, especially an ambush.Also: assault, ambush, onset.
- 3guess
- A guess or estimate at something.Also: estimate, shot at.
- 4putt
- In golf, a gentle stroke that rolls the ball towards the hole.Also: golf stroke.
Other Irish words for aim: aidhm (aim), cuspóir (objective), aimsiú (aiming)
“Amas” with the article
The plural of aim in Irish is amais. Here is amas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Amas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amas, the Irish word for aim.
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Aim in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aim?
The Irish for aim is amas (pronounced “AM-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is amais. Depending on context it can also mean attack or guess or putt.
How do you pronounce amas in Irish?
Amas is said like “AM-us” (IPA /ˈamˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of aim in Irish?
The plural of amas is amais; with the article, na hamais means “the aims”. The genitive plural is amas, as in sraith na n-amas (the series of attacks).
Does amas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Amas can mean aim, attack, guess or putt, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does amas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-amas (the aim), a hamas (her aim), a n-amas (their aim), na hamais (the aims).
What is the difference between 'amas' and 'ionsaí'?
'Ionsaí' is the general word for an attack, while 'amas' suggests a sudden strike, aim or ambush. You also use 'amas' for aim, as in 'tá amas maith aici' (she has a good aim).
