HeyRuaHow to say “alignment” in Irish
- Irish:
- ailíniú
- English:
- alignment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ailínigh, to align (ag ailíniú, aligning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-ee-noo” /ˈalʲiːnʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- ailínithe, an ailínithe (e.g. earráid ailínithe, alignment error)
What does “ailíniú” mean?
- alignment
- The act of aligning things or bringing them into line; it is the verbal noun of the verb ailínigh.Also: aligning, lining up.
“Ailíniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ailíniú means aligning: it is the verbal noun of the verb ailínigh (to align). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ailíniú” with the article
Here is ailíniú after the article (an t-alt).
“Ailíniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ailíniú, the Irish word for alignment.
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Alignment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alignment?
The Irish for alignment is ailíniú (pronounced “AL-ee-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ailíniú in Irish?
Ailíniú is said like “AL-ee-noo” (IPA /ˈalʲiːnʲuː/).
Does ailíniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ailíniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ailíniú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ailíniú (the alignment), a hailíniú (her alignment), a n-ailíniú (their alignment).
Is ailíniú used for political non-alignment?
Yes, neamhailíniú is used for non-alignment, as in tíortha neamhailínithe, non-aligned countries.
