HeyRuaHow to say “alliteration” in Irish
- Irish:
- uaim
- English:
- alliteration, joining
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “oo-im” /uəmʲ/
- Plural:
- uamanna (alliterations)
- Genitive singular:
- uama, na huama (e.g. rialacha na huama, the rules of alliteration)
- Genitive plural:
- uamanna, na n-uamanna (e.g. liosta na n-uamanna, the list of the alliterations)
What does “uaim” mean?
“Uaim” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- alliteration
- The repetition of the same initial sound in words close together, especially in poetry.Also: initial rhyme, consonance.
1 other meaning: joining
- 2joining
- A joint, seam or binding together of parts; the act of stitching or joining.Also: joint, seam, binding.
“Uaim” with the article
The plural of alliteration in Irish is uamanna. Here is uaim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uaim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uaim, the Irish word for alliteration.
Other nouns in Irish
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Alliteration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alliteration?
The Irish for alliteration is uaim (pronounced “oo-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is uamanna. Depending on context it can also mean joining.
How do you pronounce uaim in Irish?
Uaim is said like “oo-im” (IPA /uəmʲ/).
What is the plural of alliteration in Irish?
The plural of uaim is uamanna; with the article, na huamanna means “the alliterations”. The genitive plural is uamanna, as in liosta na n-uamanna (the list of the alliterations).
Does uaim have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uaim can mean alliteration or joining, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uaim sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uaim (the alliteration), a huaim (her alliteration), a n-uaim (their alliteration), na huamanna (the alliterations).
Is 'uaim' the same as 'uaim' meaning 'from me'?
No. The noun 'uaim' means alliteration, while 'uaim' as a prepositional pronoun (ó + mé) means 'from me', as in 'Teastaíonn sé uaim'.
