HeyRuaHow to say “nominative” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainmneach
- English:
- nominative, nominal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More nominative:
- níos ainmní
- Most nominative:
- is ainmní
- Plural:
- ainmneacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-im-nyukh” /anʲəmʲnʲəx/
What does “ainmneach” mean?
“Ainmneach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nominative
- In grammar, describing the case used for the subject of a sentence.Also: subject case.
1 other meaning: nominal
- 2nominal
- Existing in name only, or relating to names.Also: in name only.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Ainmneach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ainmneach after tuiseal (case, masculine), after abairt (sentence, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ainmneacha.
More nominative, most nominative, very nominative
Níl an téarma seo níos ainmní ná an ceann eile. This term is no more nominal than the other one.
| more nominative | níos ainmní | in the past tense: ní b'ainmní |
|---|---|---|
| most nominative | is ainmní | in the past tense: ab ainmní |
| as nominative as | chomh hainmneach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very nominative | an-ainmneach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too nominative | ró-ainmneach | ró- lenites |
“Ainmneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Nominative in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nominative?
The Irish for nominative is ainmneach (pronounced “AN-im-nyukh”). It comes after the noun: tuiseal ainmneach, a nominative case; abairt ainmneach, a nominative sentence.
How do you say more nominative and most nominative in Irish?
níos ainmní is more nominative and is ainmní is most nominative. In the past tense they become ní b'ainmní and ab ainmní.
What is the plural of ainmneach?
With a plural noun ainmneach becomes ainmneacha: tuisil ainmneacha, abairtí ainmneacha.
How do you say very nominative in Irish?
an-ainmneach. Too nominative is ró-ainmneach, and as nominative as is chomh hainmneach le.
Does ainmneach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ainmneach can mean nominative or nominal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ainmneach' and 'ainmniúil'?
'Ainmneach' is mainly the grammar term, as in 'an tuiseal ainmneach', while 'ainmniúil' usually means well-known or renowned.
