HeyRuaHow to say “poisoning” in Irish
- Irish:
- nimhiú
- English:
- poisoning, embitterment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- nimhigh, to poison (ag nimhiú, poisoning)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NIV-oo” /ˈnʲɪvʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- nimhithe, an nimhithe (e.g. comharthaí an nimhithe, symptoms of the poisoning)
What does “nimhiú” mean?
“Nimhiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- poisoning
- The act of poisoning someone or something, or the state of being poisoned; it is the verbal noun of the verb nimhigh.Also: poison, envenoming, intoxication.
1 other meaning: embitterment
- 2embitterment
- The act of making someone bitter or spiteful, or of souring a situation; a figurative use of the verbal noun of nimhigh.Also: embittering, souring.
“Nimhiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, nimhiú means poisoning: it is the verbal noun of the verb nimhigh (to poison). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Nimhiú” with the article
Here is nimhiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Nimhiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nimhiú, the Irish word for poisoning.
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Poisoning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for poisoning?
The Irish for poisoning is nimhiú (pronounced “NIV-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean embitterment.
How do you pronounce nimhiú in Irish?
Nimhiú is said like “NIV-oo” (IPA /ˈnʲɪvʲuː/).
Does nimhiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for nimhiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does nimhiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nimhiú can mean poisoning or embitterment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between nimh and nimhiú?
Nimh is the poison itself, while nimhiú is the act or condition of poisoning, as in nimhiú bia, food poisoning.
