HeyRuaHow to say “issue” in Irish
- Irish:
- eisiúint
- English:
- issue
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- eisigh, to issue (ag eisiúint, issuing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ESH-oo-int” /ˈɛʃuːnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- eisiúintí (issues)
- Genitive singular:
- eisiúna, na heisiúna (e.g. dáta eisiúna, date of issue)
- Genitive plural:
- eisiúintí, na n-eisiúintí (e.g. dátaí na n-eisiúintí, the dates of the issues)
What does “eisiúint” mean?
“Eisiúint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- issue
- The act of issuing something, such as a document, stamp, shares or a statement; the verbal noun of the verb eisigh.Also: issuing, issuance, release.
“Eisiúint” as a verbal noun
After ag, eisiúint means issuing: it is the verbal noun of the verb eisigh (to issue). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Eisiúint” with the article
The plural of issue in Irish is eisiúintí. Here is eisiúint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eisiúint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eisiúint, the Irish word for issue.
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Issue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for issue?
The Irish for issue is eisiúint (pronounced “ESH-oo-int”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eisiúintí.
How do you pronounce eisiúint in Irish?
Eisiúint is said like “ESH-oo-int” (IPA /ˈɛʃuːnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of issue in Irish?
The plural of eisiúint is eisiúintí; with the article, na heisiúintí means “the issues”. The genitive plural is eisiúintí, as in dátaí na n-eisiúintí (the dates of the issues).
Why does eisiúint sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eisiúint (the issue), a heisiúint (her issue), a n-eisiúint (their issue), na heisiúintí (the issues).
Can eisiúint mean an 'issue' in the sense of a problem or topic?
No. For a problem or matter for discussion use ceist or saincheist; eisiúint is only for issuing something or an edition.
How do I say 'issue' of a magazine?
You can say eagrán or eisiúint, though eagrán is more common for a magazine or newspaper issue.
