HeyRuaHow to say “corruption” in Irish
- Irish:
- éilliú
- English:
- corruption, pollution, subornation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- éilligh, to corrupt (ag éilliú, corrupting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-loo” /ˈeːlʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- éillithe, an éillithe (e.g. leibhéal an éillithe, the level of corruption)
What does “éilliú” mean?
“Éilliú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- corruption
- The act of corrupting someone or something morally, especially dishonest or bribed conduct; verbal noun of the verb 'éilligh'.Also: depravation, bribery.
2 other meanings: pollution or subornation
- 2pollution
- The act of making something dirty or impure, such as water or air; verbal noun of 'éilligh'.Also: contamination, defilement.
- 3subornation
- The act of inducing someone to do wrong, such as a witness to commit perjury.Also: inducement to wrongdoing.
“Éilliú” as a verbal noun
After ag, éilliú means corrupting: it is the verbal noun of the verb éilligh (to corrupt). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Éilliú” with the article
Here is éilliú after the article (an t-alt).
“Éilliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éilliú, the Irish word for corruption.
Other nouns in Irish
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Corruption in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for corruption?
The Irish for corruption is éilliú (pronounced “AY-loo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean pollution or subornation.
How do you pronounce éilliú in Irish?
Éilliú is said like “AY-loo” (IPA /ˈeːlʲuː/).
Does éilliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for éilliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does éilliú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éilliú can mean corruption, pollution or subornation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éilliú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éilliú (the corruption), a héilliú (her corruption), a n-éilliú (their corruption).
What is the difference between 'éilliú' and 'truailliú'?
Both can mean pollution or corruption; 'truailliú' is the more usual word for environmental pollution, while 'éilliú' is common for moral or political corruption, as in 'éilliú polaitiúil'.
