HeyRuaHow to say “interview” in Irish
- Irish:
- agallamh
- English:
- interview, dialogue
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- agaill, to interview (ag agallamh, interviewing)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-uh-luv” /ˈaɡəl̪ˠəw/
- Plural:
- agallaimh (interviews)
- Genitive singular:
- agallaimh, an agallaimh (e.g. am an agallaimh, the time of the interview)
- Genitive plural:
- agallamh, na n-agallamh (e.g. sraith na n-agallamh, the series of interviews)
What does “agallamh” mean?
“Agallamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- interview
- A formal meeting where someone is asked questions, for example for a job or by a journalist.Also: job interview, questioning.
1 other meaning: dialogue
- 2dialogue
- A conversation or discussion between people, especially a literary dialogue or disputation; it is also the verbal noun of the verb agaill, to address or converse.Also: conversation, discourse, argument.
“Agallamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, agallamh means interviewing: it is the verbal noun of the verb agaill (to interview). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Agallamh” with the article
The plural of interview in Irish is agallaimh. Here is agallamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Agallamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using agallamh, the Irish word for interview.
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Interview in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for interview?
The Irish for interview is agallamh (pronounced “AG-uh-luv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is agallaimh. Depending on context it can also mean dialogue.
How do you pronounce agallamh in Irish?
Agallamh is said like “AG-uh-luv” (IPA /ˈaɡəl̪ˠəw/).
What is the plural of interview in Irish?
The plural of agallamh is agallaimh; with the article, na hagallaimh means “the interviews”. The genitive plural is agallamh, as in sraith na n-agallamh (the series of interviews).
Does agallamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Agallamh can mean interview or dialogue, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does agallamh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-agallamh (the interview), a hagallamh (her interview), a n-agallamh (their interview), na hagallaimh (the interviews).
How do I say 'to interview someone' in Irish?
Use agallamh a chur ar dhuine, as in Chuir sí agallamh air, 'She interviewed him'. To 'go for an interview' is dul faoi agallamh.
What is the difference between agallamh and comhrá?
Agallamh is a formal interview or structured dialogue, while comhrá is an ordinary everyday conversation or chat.
