HeyRuaHow to say “allegation” in Irish
- Irish:
- líomhain
- English:
- allegation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- líomhain, to allege (ag líomhain, alleging)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEEV-in” /ˈlʲiːvənʲ/
- Plural:
- líomhaintí (allegations)
- Genitive singular:
- líomhna, na líomhna (e.g. fírinne na líomhna, the truth of the allegation)
- Genitive plural:
- líomhaintí, na líomhaintí (e.g. liosta na líomhaintí, the list of allegations)
What does “líomhain” mean?
- allegation
- A claim or accusation that someone has done something wrong, usually not yet proven.Also: accusation, charge, claim.
“Líomhain” as a verbal noun
After ag, líomhain means alleging: it is the verbal noun of the verb líomhain (to allege). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Líomhain” with the article
The plural of allegation in Irish is líomhaintí. Here is líomhain after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Líomhain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líomhain, the Irish word for allegation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Allegation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for allegation?
The Irish for allegation is líomhain (pronounced “LEEV-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is líomhaintí.
How do you pronounce líomhain in Irish?
Líomhain is said like “LEEV-in” (IPA /ˈlʲiːvənʲ/).
What is the plural of allegation in Irish?
The plural of líomhain is líomhaintí; with the article, na líomhaintí means “the allegations”. The genitive plural is líomhaintí, as in liosta na líomhaintí (the list of allegations).
Does líomhain have more than one meaning?
Líomhain also has its own entry as a verb meaning to allege.
How is 'líomhain' different from 'cúiseamh'?
'Líomhain' is an allegation, a claim not yet proven, while 'cúiseamh' is a formal accusation or charge, especially in court.
