HeyRuaHow to say “intuition” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomas
- English:
- intuition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-us” /ˈʊmˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- iomais, an iomais (e.g. cumhacht an iomais, the power of intuition)
What does “iomas” mean?
- intuition
- The ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning.Also: instinct, insight, gut feeling.
“Iomas” with the article
Here is iomas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-iomas
the intuition
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Iomas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomas, the Irish word for intuition.
Bhí iomas aici go raibh rud éigin cearr.
She had an intuition that something was wrong.
Lean mé m'iomas agus d'éirigh liom.
I followed my intuition and I succeeded.
Ná déan dearmad ar an iomas.
Don't ignore intuition.
Is minic a bhíonn an ceart ag an iomas.
Intuition is often right.
Rinne sé an cinneadh le hiomas amháin.
He made the decision on intuition alone.
Tá iomas láidir ag an múinteoir sin.
That teacher has strong intuition.
Bhí sé ina bhua iomais aici riamh.
Intuition was always a gift of hers.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Intuition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for intuition?
The Irish for intuition is iomas (pronounced “UM-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce iomas in Irish?
Iomas is said like “UM-us” (IPA /ˈʊmˠəsˠ/).
Does iomas have a plural?
No plural form is given for iomas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iomas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iomas (the intuition), a hiomas (her intuition), a n-iomas (their intuition).
How is 'iomas' different from 'instinn'?
'Iomas' is intuitive insight or understanding, while 'instinn' is an innate instinct, as in animals. 'Bhí iomas agam' means 'I had an intuition'.
