HeyRuaHow to say “naming” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainmniú
- English:
- naming, nomination
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ainmnigh, to name (ag ainmniú, naming)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-im-noo” /ˈanʲəmʲnʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- ainmnithe, an ainmnithe (e.g. lá an ainmnithe, the day of the nomination)
What does “ainmniú” mean?
“Ainmniú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- naming
- The act of giving a name to someone or something; the verbal noun of the verb ainmnigh.Also: designation, denomination.
1 other meaning: nomination
- 2nomination
- The act of proposing or appointing someone for a post or position; the verbal noun of ainmnigh.Also: appointment, designation.
“Ainmniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ainmniú means naming: it is the verbal noun of the verb ainmnigh (to name). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ainmniú” with the article
Here is ainmniú after the article (an t-alt).
“Ainmniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainmniú, the Irish word for naming.
Other nouns in Irish
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Naming in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for naming?
The Irish for naming is ainmniú (pronounced “AN-im-noo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean nomination.
How do you pronounce ainmniú in Irish?
Ainmniú is said like “AN-im-noo” (IPA /ˈanʲəmʲnʲuː/).
Does ainmniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ainmniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ainmniú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ainmniú can mean naming or nomination, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ainmniú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainmniú (the naming), a hainmniú (her naming), a n-ainmniú (their naming).
Is there a difference between ainmniú and ainmniúchán?
Both can mean nomination; ainmniú is the verbal noun of ainmnigh and also means naming, while ainmniúchán is used specifically for a formal nomination.
