HeyRuaHow to say “delaying” in Irish
- Irish:
- moilliú
- English:
- delaying
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- moilligh, to delay (ag moilliú, delaying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MIL-oo” /ˈmˠɛlʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- moillithe, an mhoillithe (e.g. cúis an mhoillithe, the cause of the delay)
What does “moilliú” mean?
- delaying
- The verbal noun of the verb moilligh: the act of delaying something or making it slower.Also: delay, slowing, slowing down, retardation.
“Moilliú” as a verbal noun
After ag, moilliú means delaying: it is the verbal noun of the verb moilligh (to delay). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Moilliú” with the article
Here is moilliú after the article (an t-alt).
“Moilliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using moilliú, the Irish word for delaying.
Other nouns in Irish
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Delaying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for delaying?
The Irish for delaying is moilliú (pronounced “MIL-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce moilliú in Irish?
Moilliú is said like “MIL-oo” (IPA /ˈmˠɛlʲuː/).
Does moilliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for moilliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does moilliú change to mhoilliú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhoilliú. After ár (our) it stays ár moilliú, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between moilliú and moill?
Moill is the usual noun for 'a delay', as in 'tá moill ar an mbus', while moilliú is the verbal noun of moilligh and stresses the act of delaying or slowing something.
