HeyRuaHow to say “knowledge” in Irish
- Irish:
- iúl
- English:
- knowledge, guidance, attention
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ool” /uːlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- iúil, an iúil (e.g. fear iúil, guide, pilot)
What does “iúl” mean?
“Iúl” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- knowledge
- Awareness or knowledge of something, used mainly in the phrase 'cur in iúl', to make known or inform.Also: awareness, information, making known.
2 other meanings: guidance or attention
“Iúl” with the article
Here is iúl after the article (an t-alt).
“Iúl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iúl, the Irish word for knowledge.
Other nouns in Irish
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Knowledge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for knowledge?
The Irish for knowledge is iúl (pronounced “ool”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean guidance or attention.
How do you pronounce iúl in Irish?
Iúl is said like “ool” (IPA /uːlˠ/).
Does iúl have a plural?
No plural form is given for iúl in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does iúl have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iúl can mean knowledge, guidance or attention, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iúl sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iúl (the knowledge), a hiúl (her knowledge), a n-iúl (their knowledge).
How do I say 'to let someone know' in Irish?
Use 'cuir in iúl do', for example 'Cuir in iúl dom é', let me know.
