Annulment in Irish (Neamhniú): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for annulment?

The Irish for annulment is neamhniú (pronounced “NYOW-nyoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean annihilation.

Q: Does neamhniú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Neamhniú can mean annulment or annihilation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “annulment” in Irish

Irish:: neamhniú
English:: annulment, annihilation
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: neamhnigh, to annul (ag neamhniú, annulling)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “NYOW-nyoo” /ˈnʲəunʲuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: neamhnithe, an neamhnithe (e.g. cúis an neamhnithe, the reason for the annulment)

What does “neamhniú” mean?

“Neamhniú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

annulment: Neamhniú is the verbal noun of 'neamhnigh': the act of cancelling something or making it void, such as a marriage, contract or law.Also: nullification, cancellation, invalidation, voiding.

1 other meaning: annihilation

2annihilation: The act of reducing something to nothing or wiping it out completely.Also: destruction, obliteration.

“Neamhniú” as a verbal noun

After ag, neamhniú means annulling: it is the verbal noun of the verb neamhnigh (to annul). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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neamhniúverbal noun

ag neamhniúannulling

“Neamhniú” with the article

Here is neamhniú after the article (an t-alt).

an neamhniú

the annulment

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“Neamhniú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using neamhniú, the Irish word for annulment.

Lorg sí neamhniú ar an bpósadh.

She sought an annulment of the marriage.

Dheonaigh an chúirt neamhniú an chonartha.

The court granted the annulment of the contract.

Tá an neamhniú i bhfeidhm ón lá inniu.

The annulment is in effect from today.

Ní raibh aon bhunús le hiarratas an neamhnithe.

There was no basis for the annulment application.

Bhí an pobal i gcoinne neamhniú an dlí.

The community was against the nullification of the law.

Labhair an sagart faoi neamhniú pósta san Eaglais.

The priest spoke about marriage annulment in the Church.

Bhí eagla orthu roimh neamhniú an chine.

They feared the annihilation of the race.

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Annulment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for annulment?

The Irish for annulment is neamhniú (pronounced “NYOW-nyoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean annihilation.

How do you pronounce neamhniú in Irish?

Neamhniú is said like “NYOW-nyoo” (IPA /ˈnʲəunʲuː/).

Does neamhniú have a plural?

No plural form is given for neamhniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does neamhniú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Neamhniú can mean annulment or annihilation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'neamhniú' and 'neamhní'?

'Neamhní' means nothingness or nullity, while 'neamhniú' is the act of making something void, as in 'neamhniú pósta' (annulment of marriage).

Is 'neamhniú' the same as 'colscaradh'?

No. 'Colscaradh' is divorce, ending a valid marriage, whereas 'neamhniú' declares that the marriage was never valid.

Annulment in Irish (Neamhniú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage