HeyRuaHow to say “arming” in Irish
- Irish:
- armáil
- English:
- arming, armament
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- armáil, to arm (ag armáil, arming)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-uh-mawl” /ˈaɾˠəmˠaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- armálacha
- Genitive singular:
- armála, na harmála (e.g. le linn na harmála, during the arming)
- Genitive plural:
- armálacha, na n-armálacha (e.g. rás na n-armálacha, the arms race)
What does “armáil” mean?
“Armáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- arming
- The verbal noun of the verb armáil, the act of arming or equipping with weapons.Also: armament, equipping with weapons.
1 other meaning: armament
- 2armament
- Weapons and military equipment collectively, or a body of armed forces.Also: arms, weaponry, armed force.
“Armáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, armáil means arming: it is the verbal noun of the verb armáil (to arm). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Armáil” with the article
The plural of arming in Irish is armálacha. Here is armáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Armáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using armáil, the Irish word for arming.
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Arming in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arming?
The Irish for arming is armáil (pronounced “AR-uh-mawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is armálacha. Depending on context it can also mean armament.
How do you pronounce armáil in Irish?
Armáil is said like “AR-uh-mawl” (IPA /ˈaɾˠəmˠaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of arming in Irish?
The plural of armáil is armálacha; with the article, it is na harmálacha. The genitive plural is armálacha, as in rás na n-armálacha (the arms race).
Does armáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Armáil can mean arming or armament, depending on context; the first is the most common. Armáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to arm.
Why does armáil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an armáil (the arming), a harmáil (her arming), a n-armáil (their arming).
Is armáil the same as arm?
No. Arm means an army, while armáil means arming or armament; airm (plural of arm 'weapon') means weapons.
