HeyRuaHow to say “completion” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomlánú
- English:
- completion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- iomlánaigh, to complete (ag iomlánú, completing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-laa-noo” /ˈʊmˠlˠaːnˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- iomlánaithe, an iomlánaithe (e.g. dáta iomlánaithe an tionscadail, the completion date of the project)
What does “iomlánú” mean?
- completion
- The act of making something whole or complete; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'iomlánaigh'.Also: completing, integration, making whole, perfection.
Other Irish words for completion: críochnú (finishing)
“Iomlánú” as a verbal noun
After ag, iomlánú means completing: it is the verbal noun of the verb iomlánaigh (to complete). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Iomlánú” with the article
Here is iomlánú after the article (an t-alt).
“Iomlánú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomlánú, the Irish word for completion.
Other nouns in Irish
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Completion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for completion?
The Irish for completion is iomlánú (pronounced “UM-laa-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce iomlánú in Irish?
Iomlánú is said like “UM-laa-noo” (IPA /ˈʊmˠlˠaːnˠuː/).
Does iomlánú have a plural?
No plural form is given for iomlánú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iomlánú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iomlánú (the completion), a hiomlánú (her completion), a n-iomlánú (their completion).
What is the difference between 'iomlánú' and 'críochnú'?
'Críochnú' is the everyday word for finishing something, while 'iomlánú' stresses making something whole or complete and is more formal.
