-aíonn
Irish
Alternative forms
- -uigheann (obsolete)
- -íonn (slender form)
Etymology
From -aigh + -ann.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /iːən̪ˠ/
Suffix
-aíonn
- Analytic present tense ending of verbs
Usage notes
- This form is attached to second-conjugation verbs with stem ending in a broad consonant;
- Used with the second person singular and plural, and third person singular and plural, followed by the pronouns tú, sé, sí, sibh, and siad:
- ceannaigh + -aíonn → ceannaíonn (“buy/buys”)
Related terms
- -aím
- -aímid