HeyRuaHow to say “claim” in Irish
- Irish:
- éileamh
- English:
- claim, demand, complaint
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- éiligh, to demand (ag éileamh, demanding)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-loo” /ˈeːlʲuː/
- Plural:
- éilimh (claims)
- Genitive singular:
- éilimh, an éilimh (e.g. foirm an éilimh, the claim form)
- Genitive plural:
- éileamh, na n-éileamh (e.g. líon na n-éileamh, the number of claims)
What does “éileamh” mean?
“Éileamh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- claim
- A claim to something you believe is yours by right; also the verbal noun of the verb éiligh, the act of claiming.Also: claiming, entitlement.
2 other meanings: demand or complaint
- 2demand
- A demand or call for something, including demand for goods in commerce.Also: call, request.
- 3complaint
- A complaint or ailment, especially a long-standing illness someone suffers from.Also: ailment, illness.
Other Irish words for claim: maígh (claim)
“Éileamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, éileamh means demanding: it is the verbal noun of the verb éiligh (to demand). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Éileamh” with the article
The plural of claim in Irish is éilimh. Here is éileamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éileamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éileamh, the Irish word for claim.
Other nouns in Irish
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Claim in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for claim?
The Irish for claim is éileamh (pronounced “AY-loo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éilimh. Depending on context it can also mean demand or complaint.
How do you pronounce éileamh in Irish?
Éileamh is said like “AY-loo” (IPA /ˈeːlʲuː/).
What is the plural of claim in Irish?
The plural of éileamh is éilimh; with the article, na héilimh means “the claims”. The genitive plural is éileamh, as in líon na n-éileamh (the number of claims).
Does éileamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éileamh can mean claim, demand or complaint, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éileamh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éileamh (the claim), a héileamh (her claim), a n-éileamh (their claim), na héilimh (the claims).
How do I say there is demand for something?
Use 'tá éileamh ar' followed by the noun, lenited: tá éileamh ar thithe, there is demand for houses.
What is the difference between éileamh and iarratas?
Éileamh is a claim or demand made as of right, while iarratas is an application or request, as in iarratas ar phost.
