-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”)

Related terms

• -aím
• -aímid