HeyRuaHow to say “consumption” in Irish
- Irish:
- ídiú
- English:
- consumption, affliction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ídigh, to consume (ag ídiú, consuming)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-joo” /iːdʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- ídithe, an ídithe (e.g. ráta an ídithe, the rate of consumption)
What does “ídiú” mean?
“Ídiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- consumption
- The using up or wearing away of something; verbal noun of the verb ídigh (use up, consume).Also: using up, wearing out, depletion, exhaustion.
“Ídiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ídiú means consuming: it is the verbal noun of the verb ídigh (to consume). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ídiú” with the article
Here is ídiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Ídiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ídiú, the Irish word for consumption.
Other nouns in Irish
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Consumption in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consumption?
The Irish for consumption is ídiú (pronounced “EE-joo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean affliction.
How do you pronounce ídiú in Irish?
Ídiú is said like “EE-joo” (IPA /iːdʲuː/).
Does ídiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ídiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ídiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ídiú can mean consumption or affliction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ídiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ídiú (the consumption), a hídiú (her consumption), a n-ídiú (their consumption).
How is ídiú different from caitheamh?
Caitheamh is the everyday word for using or spending, while ídiú stresses using something up completely or wearing it away, as in ídiú acmhainní.
