HeyRuaHow to say “aim” in Irish
- Irish:
- aidhm
- English:
- aim, purpose
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “aim” /aimʲ/
- Plural:
- aidhmeanna (aims)
- Genitive singular:
- aidhme, na haidhme (e.g. baint amach na haidhme, achieving the aim)
- Genitive plural:
- aidhmeanna, na n-aidhmeanna (e.g. baint amach na n-aidhmeanna, achieving the aims)
What does “aidhm” mean?
“Aidhm” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- aim
- The thing you are trying to achieve or reach.Also: goal, objective, target.
“Aidhm” with the article
The plural of aim in Irish is aidhmeanna. Here is aidhm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aidhm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aidhm, 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 aidhm (pronounced “aim”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aidhmeanna. Depending on context it can also mean purpose.
How do you pronounce aidhm in Irish?
Aidhm is said like “aim” (IPA /aimʲ/).
What is the plural of aim in Irish?
The plural of aidhm is aidhmeanna; with the article, na haidhmeanna means “the aims”. The genitive plural is aidhmeanna, as in baint amach na n-aidhmeanna (achieving the aims).
Does aidhm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aidhm can mean aim or purpose, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aidhm sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aidhm (the aim), a haidhm (her aim), a n-aidhm (their aim), na haidhmeanna (the aims).
What is the difference between aidhm and cuspóir?
Both mean aim or objective; cuspóir is more formal and common in official documents, while aidhm is the everyday word. Sprioc means a target.
