HeyRuaHow to say “substitution” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionadú
- English:
- substitution, substitute teaching, placement
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ionadaigh, to represent (ag ionadú, representing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-uh-doo” /ˈʊnˠəd̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- ionaduithe (substitutions)
- Genitive singular:
- ionadaithe, an ionadaithe (e.g. modh an ionadaithe, the method of substitution)
- Genitive plural:
- ionaduithe, na n-ionaduithe (e.g. uimhir na n-ionaduithe, the number of substitutions)
What does “ionadú” mean?
“Ionadú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- substitution
- The act of putting one person or thing in place of another; the verbal noun of the verb ionadaigh.Also: replacement, substituting, replacing.
2 other meanings: substitute teaching or placement
- 2substitute teaching
- Working as a substitute, especially filling in for an absent teacher.Also: subbing, covering, standing in.
- 3placement
- The act of placing or positioning something or someone.Also: placing, positioning.
“Ionadú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ionadú means representing: it is the verbal noun of the verb ionadaigh (to represent). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ionadú” with the article
The plural of substitution in Irish is ionaduithe. Here is ionadú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionadú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionadú, the Irish word for substitution.
Other nouns in Irish
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Substitution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for substitution?
The Irish for substitution is ionadú (pronounced “UN-uh-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionaduithe. Depending on context it can also mean substitute teaching or placement.
How do you pronounce ionadú in Irish?
Ionadú is said like “UN-uh-doo” (IPA /ˈʊnˠəd̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of substitution in Irish?
The plural of ionadú is ionaduithe; with the article, na hionaduithe means “the substitutions”. The genitive plural is ionaduithe, as in uimhir na n-ionaduithe (the number of substitutions).
Does ionadú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ionadú can mean substitution, substitute teaching or placement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ionadú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionadú (the substitution), a hionadú (her substitution), a n-ionadú (their substitution), na hionaduithe (the substitutions).
What is the difference between ionadú and ionadaíocht?
Ionadú is the act of substituting or subbing, the verbal noun of ionadaigh, while ionadaíocht usually means representation or deputising, as in ionadaíocht pholaitiúil.
