HeyRuaHow to say “argument” in Irish
- Irish:
- argóint
- English:
- argument, reasoning
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- argóin, to argue (ag argóint, arguing)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-uh-gohnt” /ˈaɾˠəɡoːnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- argóintí (arguments)
- Genitive singular:
- argóinte, na hargóinte (e.g. deireadh na hargóinte, the end of the argument)
- Genitive plural:
- argóintí, na n-argóintí (e.g. bunús na n-argóintí, the basis of the arguments)
What does “argóint” mean?
“Argóint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- argument
- A disagreement or debate in which people put forward opposing views; also the verbal noun of argóin, the act of arguing.Also: arguing, debate, dispute.
“Argóint” as a verbal noun
After ag, argóint means arguing: it is the verbal noun of the verb argóin (to argue). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Argóint” with the article
The plural of argument in Irish is argóintí. Here is argóint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Argóint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using argóint, 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 argóint (pronounced “AR-uh-gohnt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is argóintí. Depending on context it can also mean reasoning.
How do you pronounce argóint in Irish?
Argóint is said like “AR-uh-gohnt” (IPA /ˈaɾˠəɡoːnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of argument in Irish?
The plural of argóint is argóintí; with the article, na hargóintí means “the arguments”. The genitive plural is argóintí, as in bunús na n-argóintí (the basis of the arguments).
Does argóint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Argóint can mean argument or reasoning, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does argóint sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an argóint (the argument), a hargóint (her argument), a n-argóint (their argument), na hargóintí (the arguments).
How do I say 'to argue' in Irish?
Use the verbal noun with ag: 'bhí siad ag argóint' means 'they were arguing'.
What is the difference between argóint and díospóireacht?
Argóint is an argument or quarrel, or a line of reasoning, while díospóireacht is a formal debate.
