HeyRuaHow to say “argument” in Irish
- Irish:
- áiteamh
- English:
- argument, persuasion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-tyuv” /ˈɑːtʲəvˠ/
- Plural:
- áitimh (arguments)
- Genitive singular:
- áitimh, an áitimh (e.g. neart an áitimh, the strength of the argument)
- Genitive plural:
- áiteamh, na n-áiteamh (e.g. neart na n-áiteamh, the strength of the arguments)
What does “áiteamh” mean?
“Áiteamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- argument
- The act of arguing or contending a point; the verbal noun of the verb 'áitigh'.Also: arguing, contention, contending.
“Áiteamh” with the article
The plural of argument in Irish is áitimh. Here is áiteamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áiteamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áiteamh, the Irish word for argument.
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Argument in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for argument?
The Irish for argument is áiteamh (pronounced “AW-tyuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is áitimh. Depending on context it can also mean persuasion.
How do you pronounce áiteamh in Irish?
Áiteamh is said like “AW-tyuv” (IPA /ˈɑːtʲəvˠ/).
What is the plural of argument in Irish?
The plural of áiteamh is áitimh; with the article, na háitimh means “the arguments”. The genitive plural is áiteamh, as in neart na n-áiteamh (the strength of the arguments).
Does áiteamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áiteamh can mean argument or persuasion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does áiteamh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-áiteamh (the argument), a háiteamh (her argument), a n-áiteamh (their argument), na háitimh (the arguments).
What is the difference between 'áiteamh' and 'áitiú'?
Both are verbal nouns of 'áitigh' (argue, persuade); 'áitiú' is the more usual form, while 'áiteamh' is an alternative, as in 'ag áiteamh ar dhuine' (persuading someone).
