HeyRuaHow to say “entreaty” in Irish
- Irish:
- impí
- English:
- entreaty, supplication, intercession
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- impigh, to implore (ag impí, imploring)
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “im-PEE” /iːmʲˈpʲiː/
- Plural:
- impíocha (entreaties)
- Genitive singular:
- impí, na himpí (e.g. briathra na himpí, the words of the entreaty)
- Genitive plural:
- impíocha, na n-impíocha (e.g. éisteacht na n-impíocha, the hearing of the entreaties)
What does “impí” mean?
“Impí” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- entreaty
- An earnest request or plea; the verbal noun of the verb impigh (entreat, implore).Also: plea, imploring, beseeching, appeal.
2 other meanings: supplication or intercession
- 2supplication
- A humble prayer or request made to God or a saint.Also: prayer, petition.
- 3intercession
- Pleading on behalf of another person, especially by a saint or the Virgin Mary.Also: mediation.
Other Irish words for entreaty: achainí (request)
“Impí” as a verbal noun
After ag, impí means imploring: it is the verbal noun of the verb impigh (to implore). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Impí” with the article
The plural of entreaty in Irish is impíocha. Here is impí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Impí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using impí, the Irish word for entreaty.
Other nouns in Irish
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Entreaty in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for entreaty?
The Irish for entreaty is impí (pronounced “im-PEE”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is impíocha. Depending on context it can also mean supplication or intercession.
How do you pronounce impí in Irish?
Impí is said like “im-PEE” (IPA /iːmʲˈpʲiː/).
What is the plural of entreaty in Irish?
The plural of impí is impíocha; with the article, na himpíocha means “the entreaties”. The genitive plural is impíocha, as in éisteacht na n-impíocha (the hearing of the entreaties).
Does impí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Impí can mean entreaty, supplication or intercession, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does impí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an impí (the entreaty), a himpí (her entreaty), a n-impí (their entreaty), na himpíocha (the entreaties).
How do you say 'to beg someone' using impí?
Use 'impí a dhéanamh ar dhuine', or the verb directly: 'd'impigh mé air' means 'I implored him'.
What is the difference between impí and achainí?
Achainí is a general request or petition, while impí is a more urgent, earnest plea, often also used for a saint's intercession.
