-íonn

Irish

Alternative forms

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

Etymology

From -igh +‎ -ann.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /iːn̪ˠ/

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”)

Related terms

• -ím
• -ímid