HeyRuaHow to say “turning” in Irish
- Irish:
- iompú
- English:
- turning, conversion, change
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- iompaigh, to turn (ag iompú, turning)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-poo” /ˈʊmˠpˠuː/
- Plural:
- iompuithe
- Genitive singular:
- iompaithe, an iompaithe (e.g. am an iompaithe, the time of the turning)
- Genitive plural:
- iompuithe, na n-iompuithe (e.g. líon na n-iompuithe, the number of turns)
What does “iompú” mean?
“Iompú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- turning
- The act of turning or turning over something; the verbal noun of the verb iompaigh.Also: turn, turning over, reversal.
2 other meanings: conversion or change
- 2conversion
- A change of religion, opinion or allegiance; the verbal noun of iompaigh in the sense 'convert'.Also: change of religion, changing sides.
- 3change
- A turn or change in something such as the weather, the tide or events.Also: turn, turn of the tide.
Other Irish words for turning: casadh (turning), tiontú (turning)
“Iompú” as a verbal noun
After ag, iompú means turning: it is the verbal noun of the verb iompaigh (to turn). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Iompú” with the article
The plural of turning in Irish is iompuithe. Here is iompú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iompú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iompú, the Irish word for turning.
Other nouns in Irish
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Turning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turning?
The Irish for turning is iompú (pronounced “UM-poo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iompuithe. Depending on context it can also mean conversion or change.
How do you pronounce iompú in Irish?
Iompú is said like “UM-poo” (IPA /ˈʊmˠpˠuː/).
What is the plural of turning in Irish?
The plural of iompú is iompuithe; with the article, it is na hiompuithe. The genitive plural is iompuithe, as in líon na n-iompuithe (the number of turns).
Does iompú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iompú can mean turning, conversion or change, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iompú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iompú (the turning), a hiompú (her turning), a n-iompú (their turning).
What is the difference between iompú and casadh?
Both mean 'turning', but iompú often suggests turning over or right round, or a change of state (ag iompú fuar), while casadh is more a twist or bend (casadh sa bhóthar).
