Argument in Irish (Aighneas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for argument?

The Irish for argument is aighneas (pronounced “AI-nyuss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean submission or talk.

Q: Does aighneas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Aighneas can mean argument, submission or talk, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “argument” in Irish

Irish:: aighneas
English:: argument, submission, talk
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “AI-nyuss” /ˈaiɲəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: aighnis, an aighnis (e.g. tús an aighnis, the start of the argument)

What does “aighneas” mean?

“Aighneas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

argument: A dispute or heated discussion between people who disagree.Also: dispute, discussion, quarrel, contention.

2 other meanings: submission or talk

2submission: A formal case or argument put forward, for example in a lawsuit or to a committee.Also: representation, plea, pleading.
3talk: Talkativeness, chatter or lively talk.Also: chatter, talkativeness.

Other Irish words for argument: argóint (argument), díospóid (dispute)

“Aighneas” with the article

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

an t-aighneas

the argument

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Aighneas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using aighneas, the Irish word for argument.

Bhí aighneas mór idir an bheirt deartháireacha.

There was a big argument between the two brothers.

Níor thaitin an t-aighneas sin liom ar chor ar bith.

I didn't like that argument at all.

Tar éis an aighnis ar fad, réitíomar.

After all the arguing, we made up.

Ní raibh aon aighneas eatarthu riamh.

There was never any dispute between them.

Chuir an cumann aighneas faoi bhráid an choiste.

The society made a submission to the committee.

Ná tosaigh aighneas faoi pholaitíocht anois.

Don't start an argument about politics now.

Chuaigh siad in aighneas le chéile faoin airgead.

They got into an argument with each other about the money.

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Argument in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for argument?

The Irish for argument is aighneas (pronounced “AI-nyuss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean submission or talk.

How do you pronounce aighneas in Irish?

Aighneas is said like “AI-nyuss” (IPA /ˈaiɲəsˠ/).

Does aighneas have a plural?

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

Does aighneas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Aighneas can mean argument, submission or talk, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does aighneas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aighneas (the argument), a haighneas (her argument), a n-aighneas (their argument).

What is the difference between aighneas and argóint?

Aighneas usually means a dispute or quarrel between people, while argóint is more often a reasoned argument or point made in a debate. In formal use aighneas also means a submission to a body.

How do I say 'to argue with someone'?

You can say dul in aighneas le duine, for example: Chuaigh sé in aighneas leis an múinteoir.

Argument in Irish (Aighneas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage