HeyRuaHow to say “dedication” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiomnú
- English:
- dedication, bequeathal, entrustment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tiomnaigh, to bequeath (ag tiomnú, bequeathing)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYUM-noo” /tʲʊmˠn̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- tiomnaithe, an tiomnaithe (e.g. lá an tiomnaithe, the day of the dedication)
What does “tiomnú” mean?
“Tiomnú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dedication
- The act of dedicating something, such as a book or a church, to a person or purpose; verbal noun of the verb tiomnaigh.Also: dedicating, consecration.
2 other meanings: bequeathal or entrustment
- 2bequeathal
- The act of leaving property to someone in a will; verbal noun of tiomnaigh.Also: bequeathing, bequest, willing.
- 3entrustment
- The act of entrusting or committing something to someone's care or charge.Also: entrusting, committal, delegation.
Other Irish words for dedication: tiomantas (commitment)
“Tiomnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, tiomnú means bequeathing: it is the verbal noun of the verb tiomnaigh (to bequeath). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tiomnú” with the article
Here is tiomnú after the article (an t-alt).
“Tiomnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiomnú, the Irish word for dedication.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dedication in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dedication?
The Irish for dedication is tiomnú (pronounced “TYUM-noo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean bequeathal or entrustment.
How do you pronounce tiomnú in Irish?
Tiomnú is said like “TYUM-noo” (IPA /tʲʊmˠn̪ˠuː/).
Does tiomnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for tiomnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tiomnú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tiomnú can mean dedication, bequeathal or entrustment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tiomnú change to thiomnú or dtiomnú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiomnú becomes mo thiomnú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiomnú (eclipsis).
Is tiomnú the same as tiomantas?
No. Tiomnú is the act of dedicating or bequeathing something, while tiomantas means commitment, as in tiomantas don obair.
