-íonn

Irish

Alternative forms
  • -igheann (obsolete)
  • -aíonn (broad form)

Etymology

From -igh +‎ -ann.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /iːən̪ˠ/

Suffix

-íonn

  1. analytic present tense ending of the second conjugation

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:
    ‎éirigh + ‎-íonn → ‎éiríonn (“rise/rises”)
  • -ím
  • -ímid
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