HeyRuaHow to say “exclusion” in Irish
- Irish:
- eisiamh
- English:
- exclusion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- eisiaigh, to exclude (ag eisiamh, excluding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ESH-ee-uv” /ˈɛʃiəw/
- Genitive singular:
- eisiata, an eisiata (e.g. clásal eisiata, exclusion clause)
What does “eisiamh” mean?
- exclusion
- Eisiamh is the act of keeping someone or something out or leaving it out; it is the verbal noun of the verb eisiaigh.Also: excluding, debarment, shutting out.
“Eisiamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, eisiamh means excluding: it is the verbal noun of the verb eisiaigh (to exclude). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Eisiamh” with the article
Here is eisiamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Eisiamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eisiamh, the Irish word for exclusion.
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Exclusion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exclusion?
The Irish for exclusion is eisiamh (pronounced “ESH-ee-uv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce eisiamh in Irish?
Eisiamh is said like “ESH-ee-uv” (IPA /ˈɛʃiəw/).
Does eisiamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for eisiamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eisiamh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eisiamh (the exclusion), a heisiamh (her exclusion), a n-eisiamh (their exclusion).
What is the difference between eisiamh and eisceacht?
Eisiamh means exclusion, the act of shutting out, while eisceacht means an exception to a rule.
