HeyRuaHow to say “argument” in Irish
- Irish:
- argaimint
- English:
- argument, argument, dispute
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-ug-uh-mint” /ˈaɾˠəɡəmʲɪnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- argaimintí (arguments)
- Genitive singular:
- argaiminte, na hargaiminte (e.g. neart na hargaiminte, the strength of the argument)
- Genitive plural:
- argaimintí, na n-argaimintí (e.g. achoimre na n-argaimintí, the summary of the arguments)
What does “argaimint” mean?
“Argaimint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- argument
- A reason or set of reasons given to support or oppose an idea or point of view.Also: reasoning, case, point.
“Argaimint” with the article
The plural of argument in Irish is argaimintí. Here is argaimint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Argaimint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using argaimint, 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 argaimint (pronounced “AR-ug-uh-mint”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is argaimintí. Depending on context it can also mean argument, dispute.
How do you pronounce argaimint in Irish?
Argaimint is said like “AR-ug-uh-mint” (IPA /ˈaɾˠəɡəmʲɪnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of argument in Irish?
The plural of argaimint is argaimintí; with the article, na hargaimintí means “the arguments”. The genitive plural is argaimintí, as in achoimre na n-argaimintí (the summary of the arguments).
Does argaimint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Argaimint can mean argument or argument, dispute, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does argaimint sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an argaimint (the argument), a hargaimint (her argument), a n-argaimint (their argument), na hargaimintí (the arguments).
What is the difference between 'argaimint' and 'argóint'?
Both can translate 'argument'. 'Argóint' is the more common word in everyday speech and in modern dictionaries, while 'argaimint' is a less frequent alternative.
