HeyRuaHow to say “fullness” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomláine
- English:
- fullness, integrity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-lawn-yuh” /ˈʊmˠlˠaːnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- iomláine, na hiomláine (e.g. brí na hiomláine, the meaning of the whole)
What does “iomláine” mean?
“Iomláine” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fullness
- The state of being whole or complete, with nothing missing.Also: completeness, entirety, wholeness, totality.
1 other meaning: integrity
- 2integrity
- The quality of being whole and undivided, used of a thing kept intact.Also: wholeness, intactness.
“Iomláine” with the article
Here is iomláine after the article (an t-alt).
“Iomláine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomláine, the Irish word for fullness.
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Fullness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fullness?
The Irish for fullness is iomláine (pronounced “UM-lawn-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean integrity.
How do you pronounce iomláine in Irish?
Iomláine is said like “UM-lawn-yuh” (IPA /ˈʊmˠlˠaːnʲə/).
Does iomláine have a plural?
No plural form is given for iomláine in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does iomláine have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iomláine can mean fullness or integrity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iomláine sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iomláine (the fullness), a hiomláine (her fullness), a n-iomláine (their fullness).
What is the difference between 'iomláine' and 'iomlán'?
'Iomlán' is the common word for the whole or total and also an adjective, while 'iomláine' is the abstract noun for fullness or completeness. In phrases like 'ina iomlán' and 'ina iomláine' both are found meaning 'in its entirety'.
