HeyRuaHow to say “conjugation” in Irish
- Irish:
- réimniú
- English:
- conjugation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- réimnigh, to conjugate (ag réimniú, conjugating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYM-noo” /ˈreːmʲnʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- réimnithe, an réimnithe (e.g. rialacha an réimnithe, the rules of conjugation)
What does “réimniú” mean?
- conjugation
- The verbal noun of 'réimnigh': the act of conjugating a verb, giving its forms for different persons and tenses.Also: conjugating, conjugating a verb, inflection.
“Réimniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, réimniú means conjugating: it is the verbal noun of the verb réimnigh (to conjugate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
agat
+réimniúverbal noun
=ag réimniúconjugating
“Réimniú” with the article
Here is réimniú after the article (an t-alt).
an réimniú
the conjugation
No change after an
“Réimniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réimniú, the Irish word for conjugation.
Tá réimniú na mbriathra deacair dom.
Conjugating the verbs is hard for me.
Rinneamar réimniú ar an mbriathar sin inniu.
We conjugated that verb today.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an réimniú go soiléir.
The teacher explained the conjugation clearly.
Ní thuigim rialacha an réimnithe fós.
I still don't understand the rules of conjugation.
Bíonn botúin i mo réimniú go minic.
There are often mistakes in my conjugation.
Cleachtaimid réimniú gach maidin sa rang.
We practise conjugation every morning in class.
Tá tábla réimnithe ag cúl an leabhair.
There is a conjugation table at the back of the book.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Conjugation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conjugation?
The Irish for conjugation is réimniú (pronounced “RAYM-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce réimniú in Irish?
Réimniú is said like “RAYM-noo” (IPA /ˈreːmʲnʲuː/).
Does réimniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for réimniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'réimniú' and 'réim'?
'Réimniú' is conjugation, including a conjugation class, as in 'an chéad réimniú' (the first conjugation) and 'an dara réimniú'; 'réim' is a broader word for a course, range or register.
