HeyRuaHow to say “downgrading” in Irish
- Irish:
- íoschéimniú
- English:
- downgrading
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EES-hyaym-noo” /ˈiːsˌçeːmʲnʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- íoschéimnithe, an íoschéimnithe (e.g. cúis an íoschéimnithe, the reason for the downgrading)
What does “íoschéimniú” mean?
- downgrading
- The act of lowering something to a lower grade, rank or status; verbal noun of the verb íoschéimnigh.Also: downgrade, demotion, degrading.
“Íoschéimniú” with the article
Here is íoschéimniú after the article (an t-alt).
an t-íoschéimniú
the downgrading
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Íoschéimniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using íoschéimniú, the Irish word for downgrading.
Ní raibh súil ar bith againn leis an íoschéimniú.
We didn't expect the downgrading at all.
Chuir íoschéimniú an phoist isteach go mór air.
The downgrading of the job upset him greatly.
Tá an ceardchumann i gcoinne an íoschéimnithe.
The union is against the downgrade.
Bhí íoschéimniú i gceist don ospidéal áitiúil.
A downgrading of the local hospital was being considered.
Rinne siad agóid faoin íoschéimniú.
They protested about the downgrading.
Is cás íoschéimnithe é seo, dar leo.
They say this is a case of downgrading.
Rinneadh íoschéimniú ar rátáil chreidmheasa na tíre.
The country's credit rating was downgraded.
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Downgrading in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for downgrading?
The Irish for downgrading is íoschéimniú (pronounced “EES-hyaym-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce íoschéimniú in Irish?
Íoschéimniú is said like “EES-hyaym-noo” (IPA /ˈiːsˌçeːmʲnʲuː/).
Does íoschéimniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for íoschéimniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does íoschéimniú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-íoschéimniú (the downgrading), a híoschéimniú (her downgrading), a n-íoschéimniú (their downgrading).
What is the opposite of 'íoschéimniú'?
The opposite idea, upgrading or promotion, is usually expressed as ardú céime.
