HeyRuaHow to say “compulsion” in Irish
- Irish:
- iallach
- English:
- compulsion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-lukh” /ˈiəl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- iallaigh (compulsions)
- Genitive singular:
- iallaigh, an iallaigh (e.g. faoi bhrú an iallaigh, under the pressure of the compulsion)
- Genitive plural:
- iallach, na n-iallach (e.g. cumhacht na n-iallach, the power of the compulsions)
What does “iallach” mean?
- compulsion
- A force or obligation that makes someone do something whether they want to or not.Also: coercion, obligation, constraint, force.
“Iallach” with the article
The plural of compulsion in Irish is iallaigh. Here is iallach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iallach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iallach, the Irish word for compulsion.
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Compulsion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compulsion?
The Irish for compulsion is iallach (pronounced “EE-uh-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iallaigh.
How do you pronounce iallach in Irish?
Iallach is said like “EE-uh-lukh” (IPA /ˈiəl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of compulsion in Irish?
The plural of iallach is iallaigh; with the article, na hiallaigh means “the compulsions”. The genitive plural is iallach, as in cumhacht na n-iallach (the power of the compulsions).
Why does iallach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iallach (the compulsion), a hiallach (her compulsion), a n-iallach (their compulsion), na hiallaigh (the compulsions).
How do I say 'to force someone to do something'?
Use 'iallach a chur ar dhuine rud a dhéanamh', for example 'Chuir sé iallach orm imeacht' (He forced me to leave).
