HeyRuaHow to say “internment” in Irish
- Irish:
- imtheorannú
- English:
- internment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- imtheorannaigh, to intern (ag imtheorannú, interning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-hyoh-ruh-noo” /ˈiːmʲˌhoːɾˠən̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- imtheorannaithe, an imtheorannaithe (e.g. campa imtheorannaithe, internment camp)
What does “imtheorannú” mean?
- internment
- The act of confining people, especially without trial, for political or security reasons; it is the verbal noun of the verb imtheorannaigh.Also: interning, detention without trial, confinement.
“Imtheorannú” as a verbal noun
After ag, imtheorannú means interning: it is the verbal noun of the verb imtheorannaigh (to intern). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Imtheorannú” with the article
Here is imtheorannú after the article (an t-alt).
“Imtheorannú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imtheorannú, the Irish word for internment.
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Internment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for internment?
The Irish for internment is imtheorannú (pronounced “IM-hyoh-ruh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce imtheorannú in Irish?
Imtheorannú is said like “IM-hyoh-ruh-noo” (IPA /ˈiːmʲˌhoːɾˠən̪ˠuː/).
Does imtheorannú have a plural?
No plural form is given for imtheorannú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does imtheorannú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imtheorannú (the internment), a himtheorannú (her internment), a n-imtheorannú (their internment).
What is the verb related to imtheorannú?
The verb is imtheorannaigh, 'to intern', for example 'imtheorannaíodh é', 'he was interned'.
