HeyRuaHow to say “imam” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomám
- English:
- imam
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-awm” /ˈʊmˠaːmˠ/
- Plural:
- iomámaí (imams)
- Genitive singular:
- iomám, an iomám (e.g. teach an iomám, the imam's house)
- Genitive plural:
- iomámaí, na n-iomámaí (e.g. cruinniú na n-iomámaí, the meeting of the imams)
What does “iomám” mean?
- imam
- A Muslim religious leader who leads prayers in a mosque.Also: Muslim leader, prayer leader.
“Iomám” with the article
The plural of imam in Irish is iomámaí. Here is iomám after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iomám” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomám, the Irish word for imam.
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Imam in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for imam?
The Irish for imam is iomám (pronounced “UM-awm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iomámaí.
How do you pronounce iomám in Irish?
Iomám is said like “UM-awm” (IPA /ˈʊmˠaːmˠ/).
What is the plural of imam in Irish?
The plural of iomám is iomámaí; with the article, na hiomámaí means “the imams”. The genitive plural is iomámaí, as in cruinniú na n-iomámaí (the meeting of the imams).
Why does iomám sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iomám (the imam), a hiomám (her imam), a n-iomám (their imam), na hiomámaí (the imams).
Where does an imam work in Irish?
An imam usually serves in a mosque, 'mosc' in Irish, e.g. 'iomám sa mhosc'.
