HeyRuaHow to say “the whole” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomlán
- English:
- the whole, sum total, full extent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-lawn” /ˈʊmˠl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- iomláin (the wholes)
- Genitive singular:
- iomláin, an iomláin (e.g. luach an iomláin, the value of the whole)
- Genitive plural:
- iomlán, na n-iomlán (e.g. suim na n-iomlán, the sum of the totals)
What does “iomlán” mean?
“Iomlán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- the whole
- The whole amount or all of something, everything taken together.Also: all, the lot, entirety, everything.
2 other meanings: sum total or full extent
- 2sum total
- The total sum or amount reached when everything is added up.Also: total, grand total, total amount.
- 3full extent
- The full measure or complement of something, as in all of one's strength or knowledge.Also: full measure, complement, fullness.
“Iomlán” with the article
The plural of the whole in Irish is iomláin. Here is iomlán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iomlán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomlán, the Irish word for the whole.
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The whole in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for the whole?
The Irish for the whole is iomlán (pronounced “UM-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iomláin. Depending on context it can also mean sum total or full extent.
How do you pronounce iomlán in Irish?
Iomlán is said like “UM-lawn” (IPA /ˈʊmˠl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of the whole in Irish?
The plural of iomlán is iomláin; with the article, na hiomláin means “the the wholes”. The genitive plural is iomlán, as in suim na n-iomlán (the sum of the totals).
Does iomlán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iomlán can mean the whole, sum total or full extent, depending on context; the first is the most common. Iomlán also has its own entry as an adjective meaning complete.
Why does iomlán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iomlán (the the whole), a hiomlán (her the whole), a n-iomlán (their the whole), na hiomláin (the the wholes).
How do I say 'the whole thing' or 'everything' with iomlán?
Use the noun with the article: an t-iomlán, as in 'Ceannóidh mé an t-iomlán' (I'll buy the lot).
How is 'iomlán' followed by another noun?
The following noun goes in the genitive: iomlán na fírinne (the whole truth), iomlán an airgid (all the money).
