HeyRuaHow to say “image” in Irish
- Irish:
- íomhá
- English:
- image, statue, public image, puny creature
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-vaw” /ˈiːəvˠaː/
- Plural:
- íomhánna (images)
- Genitive singular:
- íomhá, na híomhá (e.g. méid na híomhá, the size of the image)
- Genitive plural:
- íomhánna, na n-íomhánna (e.g. bailiúchán íomhánna, a collection of images)
What does “íomhá” mean?
“Íomhá” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- image
- A picture, likeness or representation of something, seen, made or imagined.Also: picture, likeness, representation.
3 other meanings: statue or public image or puny creature
- 2statue
- A carved or sculpted figure of a person or god, such as an idol.Also: idol, effigy, figure.
- 3public image
- The impression or reputation that a person or organisation presents to others.Also: image, profile, reputation.
- 4puny creature
- A small, insignificant or pitiful person, a mere semblance of one.Also: wretch, semblance.
Other Irish words for image: pictiúr (picture), samhail (likeness)
“Íomhá” with the article
The plural of image in Irish is íomhánna. Here is íomhá after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Íomhá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using íomhá, the Irish word for image.
Other nouns in Irish
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Image in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for image?
The Irish for image is íomhá (pronounced “EE-uh-vaw”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is íomhánna. Depending on context it can also mean statue or public image or puny creature.
How do you pronounce íomhá in Irish?
Íomhá is said like “EE-uh-vaw” (IPA /ˈiːəvˠaː/).
What is the plural of image in Irish?
The plural of íomhá is íomhánna; with the article, na híomhánna means “the images”. The genitive plural is íomhánna, as in bailiúchán íomhánna (a collection of images).
Does íomhá have more than one meaning?
Yes. Íomhá can mean image, statue, public image or puny creature, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does íomhá sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an íomhá (the image), a híomhá (her image), a n-íomhá (their image), na híomhánna (the images).
What is the difference between íomhá and pictiúr?
Pictiúr is an ordinary picture or painting, while íomhá is broader: any image, likeness, reflection or public image, e.g. íomhá an chomhlachta.
How do I say 'self-image' in Irish?
Use féiníomhá, for example 'Tá féiníomhá lag aige', he has a poor self-image.
