-aíonn

Irish

Alternative forms
  • -uigheann (obsolete)
  • -íonn (slender form)

Etymology

From -aigh +‎ -ann.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /iːən̪ˠ/

Suffix

-aíonn

  1. 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”)
  • -aím
  • -aímid
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