HeyRuaHow to say “mind” in Irish
- Irish:
- aigne
- English:
- mind, disposition, intention, spirit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-in-yuh” /ˈaɟənʲə/
- Plural:
- aigní (minds)
- Genitive singular:
- aigne, na haigne (e.g. sláinte na haigne, health of the mind)
- Genitive plural:
- aigní, na n-aigní (e.g. cumhacht na n-aigní, the power of minds)
What does “aigne” mean?
“Aigne” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mind
- The part of a person that thinks, feels and remembers.Also: intellect, mentality.
3 other meanings: disposition or intention or spirit
- 2disposition
- A person's nature, temperament or frame of mind.Also: nature, temperament, mood.
- 3intention
- What a person has in mind or intends to do.Also: purpose, notion.
- 4spirit
- Liveliness, cheerfulness or strength of spirit.Also: cheerfulness, heart.
“Aigne” with the article
The plural of mind in Irish is aigní. Here is aigne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aigne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aigne, the Irish word for mind.
Other nouns in Irish
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Mind in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mind?
The Irish for mind is aigne (pronounced “AG-in-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aigní. Depending on context it can also mean disposition or intention or spirit.
How do you pronounce aigne in Irish?
Aigne is said like “AG-in-yuh” (IPA /ˈaɟənʲə/).
What is the plural of mind in Irish?
The plural of aigne is aigní; with the article, na haigní means “the minds”. The genitive plural is aigní, as in cumhacht na n-aigní (the power of minds).
Does aigne have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aigne can mean mind, disposition, intention or spirit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aigne sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aigne (the mind), a haigne (her mind), a n-aigne (their mind), na haigní (the minds).
What is the difference between 'aigne' and 'intinn'?
Both mean mind; 'intinn' is more common in speech, e.g. 'athraigh d'intinn', while 'aigne' also covers disposition and spirit, as in 'tá aigne mhaith aige'.
How do I say 'to have something in mind'?
Use 'ar aigne': 'Tá rud éigin ar aigne agam' means I have something in mind.
