HeyRuaHow to say “nominal” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainmniúil
- English:
- nominal, noted
- Word type:
- adjective
- More nominal:
- níos ainmniúla
- Most nominal:
- is ainmniúla
- Plural:
- ainmniúla
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-im-noo-il” /ˈanʲəmʲnʲuːlʲ/
What does “ainmniúil” mean?
“Ainmniúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nominal
- Existing in name only, or relating to a name or to nouns.Also: in name only, titular, token.
1 other meaning: noted
- 2noted
- Well known or famous for something.Also: well-known, renowned, famous.
“Ainmniúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ainmniúil after luach (value, masculine), after scéim (scheme, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ainmniúla.
More nominal, most nominal, very nominal
Bhí an cíos seo níos ainmniúla ná an ceann eile. This rent was more nominal than the other one.
| more nominal | níos ainmniúla | in the past tense: ní b'ainmniúla |
|---|---|---|
| most nominal | is ainmniúla | in the past tense: ab ainmniúla |
| as nominal as | chomh hainmniúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very nominal | an-ainmniúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too nominal | ró-ainmniúil | ró- lenites |
“Ainmniúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Nominal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nominal?
The Irish for nominal is ainmniúil (pronounced “AN-im-noo-il”). It comes after the noun: luach ainmniúil, a nominal value; scéim ainmniúil, a nominal scheme.
How do you say more nominal and most nominal in Irish?
níos ainmniúla is more nominal and is ainmniúla is most nominal. In the past tense they become ní b'ainmniúla and ab ainmniúla.
What is the plural of ainmniúil?
With a plural noun ainmniúil becomes ainmniúla: luachanna ainmniúla, scéimeanna ainmniúla.
How do you say very nominal in Irish?
an-ainmniúil. Too nominal is ró-ainmniúil, and as nominal as is chomh hainmniúil le.
Does ainmniúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ainmniúil can mean nominal or noted, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'ainmniúil' the same as 'ainmneach'?
No. 'Ainmneach' is the grammatical term for the nominative case, while 'ainmniúil' means nominal or in name only, as in 'luach ainmniúil'.
