HeyRuaHow to say “interest” in Irish
- Irish:
- suim
- English:
- interest, sum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “sim” /sˠɪmʲ/
- Plural:
- suimeanna (interests)
- Genitive singular:
- suime, na suime (e.g. easpa suime, lack of interest)
- Genitive plural:
- suimeanna, na suimeanna (e.g. méid na suimeanna, the size of the sums)
What does “suim” mean?
“Suim” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- interest
- Attention and concern you feel for something, as in being interested in it.Also: attention, concern, regard.
2 other meanings: sum
“Suim” with the article
The plural of interest in Irish is suimeanna. Here is suim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Suim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suim, the Irish word for interest.
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Interest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for interest?
The Irish for interest is suim (pronounced “sim”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is suimeanna. Depending on context it can also mean sum.
How do you pronounce suim in Irish?
Suim is said like “sim” (IPA /sˠɪmʲ/).
What is the plural of interest in Irish?
The plural of suim is suimeanna; with the article, na suimeanna means “the interests”. The genitive plural is suimeanna, as in méid na suimeanna (the size of the sums).
Does suim have more than one meaning?
Yes. Suim can mean interest or sum, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does suim change to shuim?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuim. After ár (our) it stays ár suim, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say I am interested in something?
Say 'Tá suim agam i' followed by the thing, e.g. 'Tá suim agam sa cheol' (I'm interested in music). 'Spéis' can be used the same way.
Does 'suim' mean interest on money?
No, interest paid on a loan or savings is 'ús'; 'suim' is interest in the sense of attention, or a sum.
