HeyRuaHow to say “incrimination” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionchoiriú
- English:
- incrimination
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ionchoirigh, to incriminate (ag ionchoiriú, incriminating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-khir-oo” /ˈʊnˌxɪɾʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- ionchoirithe, an ionchoirithe (e.g. baol ionchoirithe, danger of incrimination)
What does “ionchoiriú” mean?
- incrimination
- The act of implicating someone in a crime or making them appear guilty; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'ionchoirigh'.Also: incriminating, implicating, self-incrimination.
“Ionchoiriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ionchoiriú means incriminating: it is the verbal noun of the verb ionchoirigh (to incriminate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ionchoiriú” with the article
Here is ionchoiriú after the article (an t-alt).
“Ionchoiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionchoiriú, the Irish word for incrimination.
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Incrimination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incrimination?
The Irish for incrimination is ionchoiriú (pronounced “UN-khir-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ionchoiriú in Irish?
Ionchoiriú is said like “UN-khir-oo” (IPA /ˈʊnˌxɪɾʲuː/).
Does ionchoiriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionchoiriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ionchoiriú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionchoiriú (the incrimination), a hionchoiriú (her incrimination), a n-ionchoiriú (their incrimination).
Which verb is 'ionchoiriú' from?
It is the verbal noun of 'ionchoirigh', to incriminate, as in 'ná hionchoirigh thú féin'.
