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Imagery in Irish (Íomháineachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for imagery is íomháineachas, a masculine noun.
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How to say “imagery” in Irish

Irish:
íomháineachas
English:
imagery
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“EE-vaw-nyukh-us”  /ˈiːvˠaːnʲəxəsˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
íomháineachais, an íomháineachais (e.g. úsáid an íomháineachais, the use of imagery)

What does “íomháineachas” mean?

imagery
The use of images or figurative descriptions, especially in literature, art or poetry.Also: figurative language, images.

“Íomháineachas” with the article

Here is íomháineachas after the article (an t-alt).

an t-íomháineachas
the imagery
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Íomháineachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using íomháineachas, the Irish word for imagery.

Tá íomháineachas láidir sa dán seo.
There is strong imagery in this poem.
Thaitin an t-íomháineachas sa scéal go mór liom.
I really liked the imagery in the story.
Labhair an múinteoir faoi úsáid an íomháineachais.
The teacher spoke about the use of imagery.
Is iontach an t-íomháineachas atá ag an bhfile.
The poet's imagery is wonderful.
Scríobh mé aiste ar íomháineachas an dráma.
I wrote an essay on the imagery of the play.
Baineann an t-údar úsáid as íomháineachas an nádúir.
The author uses imagery of nature.
Is cuid thábhachtach den fhilíocht é an t-íomháineachas.
Imagery is an important part of poetry.

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Imagery in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for imagery?

The Irish for imagery is íomháineachas (pronounced “EE-vaw-nyukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce íomháineachas in Irish?

Íomháineachas is said like “EE-vaw-nyukh-us” (IPA /ˈiːvˠaːnʲəxəsˠ/).

Does íomháineachas have a plural?

No plural form is given for íomháineachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does íomháineachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-íomháineachas (the imagery), a híomháineachas (her imagery), a n-íomháineachas (their imagery).

How is íomháineachas related to íomhá?

Íomhá means 'an image', while íomháineachas is the abstract noun for imagery as a whole, for example in a poem.

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