HeyRuaHow to say “intimidation” in Irish
- Irish:
- imeaglú
- English:
- intimidation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- imeaglaigh, to intimidate (ag imeaglú, intimidating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-ag-loo” /ˈɪmʲəɡlˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- imeaglaithe, an imeaglaithe (e.g. feachtas an imeaglaithe, the campaign of intimidation)
What does “imeaglú” mean?
- intimidation
- The act of frightening or threatening someone so that they do what you want; the verbal noun of imeaglaigh.Also: intimidating, bullying, threatening.
Other Irish words for intimidation: bulaíocht (bullying), maistíneacht (bullying)
“Imeaglú” as a verbal noun
After ag, imeaglú means intimidating: it is the verbal noun of the verb imeaglaigh (to intimidate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Imeaglú” with the article
Here is imeaglú after the article (an t-alt).
“Imeaglú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imeaglú, the Irish word for intimidation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Intimidation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for intimidation?
The Irish for intimidation is imeaglú (pronounced “IM-ag-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce imeaglú in Irish?
Imeaglú is said like “IM-ag-loo” (IPA /ˈɪmʲəɡlˠuː/).
Does imeaglú have a plural?
No plural form is given for imeaglú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does imeaglú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imeaglú (the intimidation), a himeaglú (her intimidation), a n-imeaglú (their intimidation).
What is the difference between imeaglú and bulaíocht?
Imeaglú is intimidation in general, often in legal or political contexts, while bulaíocht is bullying, especially repeated behaviour in school or at work.
