HeyRuaHow to say “amends” in Irish
- Irish:
- leorghníomh
- English:
- amends
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYOR-ghneev” /ˈl̠ʲoːɾˌɣɲiːw/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leorghnímh, an leorghnímh (e.g. ag lorg leorghnímh, seeking amends)
What does “leorghníomh” mean?
- amends
- Full compensation or atonement made for a wrong or injury done to someone.Also: reparation, restitution, atonement, redress.
“Leorghníomh” with the article
Here is leorghníomh after the article (an t-alt).
an leorghníomh
the amends
No change after an
“Leorghníomh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leorghníomh, the Irish word for amends.
Rinne sé leorghníomh as an éagóir a rinne sé.
He made amends for the wrong he did.
Tá leorghníomh tuillte acu siúd a gortaíodh.
Those who were hurt deserve reparation.
Níl aon leorghníomh ann don chaillteanas sin.
There is no making up for that loss.
D'éiligh an teaghlach leorghníomh ón stát.
The family demanded reparation from the state.
Ba é an leorghníomh a thairg sé ná leithscéal poiblí.
The amends he offered was a public apology.
Is beag an leorghníomh é sin dóibh.
That is small reparation for them.
Thug an comhlacht airgead mar leorghníomh.
The company gave money as restitution.
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Amends in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amends?
The Irish for amends is leorghníomh (pronounced “LYOR-ghneev”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce leorghníomh in Irish?
Leorghníomh is said like “LYOR-ghneev” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲoːɾˌɣɲiːw/).
Does leorghníomh have a plural?
No plural form is given for leorghníomh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'leorghníomh' different from 'cúiteamh'?
'Cúiteamh' is the general word for compensation or repayment, while 'leorghníomh' stresses full amends or reparation for a wrong, often in a moral or formal sense.
