HeyRuaHow to say “highlighting” in Irish
- Irish:
- aibhsiú
- English:
- highlighting, exaggeration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aibhsigh, to emphasize (ag aibhsiú, emphasizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AV-shoo” /ˈavʲʃuː/
- Plural:
- aibhsithe
- Genitive singular:
- aibhsithe, an aibhsithe (e.g. uirlis aibhsithe, highlighting tool)
- Genitive plural:
- aibhsithe, na n-aibhsithe (e.g. liosta na n-aibhsithe, the list of highlights)
What does “aibhsiú” mean?
“Aibhsiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- highlighting
- The act of highlighting or making something stand out, the verbal noun of the verb 'aibhsigh'.Also: highlight, emphasis, intensification.
1 other meaning: exaggeration
- 2exaggeration
- Making something seem bigger or more striking than it is; magnification.Also: magnification, amplification.
“Aibhsiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, aibhsiú means emphasizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb aibhsigh (to emphasize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aibhsiú” with the article
The plural of highlighting in Irish is aibhsithe. Here is aibhsiú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aibhsiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aibhsiú, the Irish word for highlighting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Highlighting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for highlighting?
The Irish for highlighting is aibhsiú (pronounced “AV-shoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aibhsithe. Depending on context it can also mean exaggeration.
How do you pronounce aibhsiú in Irish?
Aibhsiú is said like “AV-shoo” (IPA /ˈavʲʃuː/).
What is the plural of highlighting in Irish?
The plural of aibhsiú is aibhsithe; with the article, it is na haibhsithe. The genitive plural is aibhsithe, as in liosta na n-aibhsithe (the list of highlights).
Does aibhsiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aibhsiú can mean highlighting or exaggeration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aibhsiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aibhsiú (the highlighting), a haibhsiú (her highlighting), a n-aibhsiú (their highlighting).
What is the difference between 'aibhsiú' and 'áibhéil'?
'Aibhsiú' is mainly highlighting or intensifying, while 'áibhéil' is the usual word for exaggeration in speech.
