HeyRuaHow to say “exaggeration” in Irish
- Irish:
- áibhéil
- English:
- exaggeration
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-veyl” /ˈaːvʲeːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- áibhéile, na háibhéile (e.g. baol na háibhéile, the danger of exaggeration)
What does “áibhéil” mean?
- exaggeration
- The act of making something seem bigger, better or worse than it really is.Also: overstatement, hyperbole, exaggerating.
“Áibhéil” with the article
Here is áibhéil after the article (an t-alt).
an áibhéil
the exaggeration
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Áibhéil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áibhéil, the Irish word for exaggeration.
Is áibhéil í sin ar fad.
That is all an exaggeration.
Ní aon áibhéil a rá go raibh sé fuar.
It is no exaggeration to say it was cold.
Bíonn an iomarca áibhéile ina chuid scéalta.
There is too much exaggeration in his stories.
Tá a lán áibhéile sna nuachtáin faoi.
There is a lot of exaggeration in the newspapers about it.
Labhair sí gan áibhéil ar bith.
She spoke without any exaggeration.
Is breá leis dul in áibhéil.
He loves to exaggerate.
Chuaigh sé in áibhéil leis an scéal.
He exaggerated the story.
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Exaggeration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exaggeration?
The Irish for exaggeration is áibhéil (pronounced “AW-veyl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce áibhéil in Irish?
Áibhéil is said like “AW-veyl” (IPA /ˈaːvʲeːlʲ/).
Does áibhéil have a plural?
No plural form is given for áibhéil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does áibhéil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an áibhéil (the exaggeration), a háibhéil (her exaggeration), a n-áibhéil (their exaggeration).
How do I say 'to exaggerate' using áibhéil?
Say 'dul thar fóir' or 'déan áibhéil', for example 'Ná déan áibhéil!' meaning 'Don't exaggerate!'
