HeyRuaHow to say “persuasion” in Irish
- Irish:
- áitiú
- English:
- persuasion, argument, occupation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- áitigh, to argue (ag áitiú, arguing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-tyoo” /ˈɑːtʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- áitithe, an áitithe (e.g. cumas áitithe, power of persuasion)
What does “áitiú” mean?
“Áitiú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- persuasion
- The act of persuading or convincing someone; verbal noun of the verb áitigh.Also: persuading, convincing, arguing.
2 other meanings: argument or occupation
- 2argument
- The act of arguing or contending a point in order to win someone over.Also: arguing, contending.
- 3occupation
- The act of occupying or settling in a place.Also: occupying, settling, inhabiting.
“Áitiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, áitiú means arguing: it is the verbal noun of the verb áitigh (to argue). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Áitiú” with the article
Here is áitiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Áitiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áitiú, the Irish word for persuasion.
Other nouns in Irish
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Persuasion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for persuasion?
The Irish for persuasion is áitiú (pronounced “AW-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean argument or occupation.
How do you pronounce áitiú in Irish?
Áitiú is said like “AW-tyoo” (IPA /ˈɑːtʲuː/).
Does áitiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for áitiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does áitiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áitiú can mean persuasion, argument or occupation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does áitiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-áitiú (the persuasion), a háitiú (her persuasion), a n-áitiú (their persuasion).
How do I say someone is trying to persuade me?
Use ag áitiú ar with the person: Bhí sí ag áitiú orm dul léi, she was urging me to go with her.
Is áitiú the same as áiteamh?
Both are linked to áitigh; áiteamh is often used for an assertion or contention, while áitiú stresses the act of persuading.
