HeyRuaHow to say “aiming” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimsiú
- English:
- aiming, hitting, finding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aimsigh, to find (ag aimsiú, finding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-shoo” /ˈamʲʃuː/
- Genitive singular:
- aimsithe, an aimsithe (e.g. cruinneas an aimsithe, the accuracy of the aim)
What does “aimsiú” mean?
“Aimsiú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- aiming
- The act of aiming at something; the verbal noun of the verb aimsigh.Also: aim, taking aim, targeting.
2 other meanings: hitting or finding
- 2hitting
- The act of hitting a target or mark; the verbal noun of aimsigh.Also: hit, striking, hitting the mark.
- 3finding
- The act of finding or locating something; the verbal noun of aimsigh.Also: locating, locate, tracking down.
“Aimsiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, aimsiú means finding: it is the verbal noun of the verb aimsigh (to find). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aimsiú” with the article
Here is aimsiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Aimsiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimsiú, the Irish word for aiming.
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Aiming in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aiming?
The Irish for aiming is aimsiú (pronounced “AM-shoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean hitting or finding.
How do you pronounce aimsiú in Irish?
Aimsiú is said like “AM-shoo” (IPA /ˈamʲʃuː/).
Does aimsiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for aimsiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aimsiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aimsiú can mean aiming, hitting or finding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aimsiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aimsiú (the aiming), a haimsiú (her aiming), a n-aimsiú (their aiming).
What is the difference between aimsiú and aidhm?
Aimsiú is the act of aiming, hitting or finding, from the verb aimsigh, while aidhm means an aim or goal in the sense of a purpose.
