HeyRuaHow to say “manipulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionramháil
- English:
- manipulation, manoeuvring
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ionramháil, to manipulate (ag ionramháil, manipulating)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-uh-rawl” /ˈʊnˠəɾˠəwaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- ionramhála, na hionramhála (e.g. scileanna ionramhála, manipulation skills)
What does “ionramháil” mean?
“Ionramháil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- manipulation
- The skilful handling or control of something, or of people, often to gain an advantage; it is the verbal noun of the verb ionramháil.Also: handling, management, control.
1 other meaning: manoeuvring
- 2manoeuvring
- The act of steering or guiding something such as a boat or vehicle skilfully.Also: steering, handling, navigation.
Other Irish words for manipulation: láimhseáil (handling), láimhsiú (handling)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Ionramháil” as a verbal noun
After ag, ionramháil means manipulating: it is the verbal noun of the verb ionramháil (to manipulate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ionramháil” with the article
Here is ionramháil after the article (an t-alt).
“Ionramháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionramháil, the Irish word for manipulation.
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Manipulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for manipulation?
The Irish for manipulation is ionramháil (pronounced “UN-uh-rawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean manoeuvring.
How do you pronounce ionramháil in Irish?
Ionramháil is said like “UN-uh-rawl” (IPA /ˈʊnˠəɾˠəwaːlʲ/).
Does ionramháil have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionramháil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ionramháil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ionramháil can mean manipulation or manoeuvring, depending on context; the first is the most common. Ionramháil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to manipulate.
Why does ionramháil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ionramháil (the manipulation), a hionramháil (her manipulation), a n-ionramháil (their manipulation).
What is the difference between ionramháil and láimhseáil?
Láimhseáil is the general word for handling something, while ionramháil suggests skilful handling or manipulation, often with a negative sense when used of people.
