HeyRuaHow to say “balance” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarmhéid
- English:
- balance, remainder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-vayd” /ˈiəɾˠvʲeːdʲ/
- Plural:
- iarmhéideanna (balances)
- Genitive singular:
- iarmhéid, an iarmhéid (e.g. íoc an iarmhéid, paying the balance)
- Genitive plural:
- iarmhéideanna, na n-iarmhéideanna (e.g. aistriú na n-iarmhéideanna, the transfer of the balances)
What does “iarmhéid” mean?
“Iarmhéid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- balance
- The amount remaining in an account or still owed after payments or withdrawals.Also: remaining balance, account balance, remainder.
1 other meaning: remainder
- 2remainder
- What is left over of an amount after part has been taken away.Also: residue, residual amount.
Other Irish words for balance: meá (scales), cothromaíocht (balance)
“Iarmhéid” with the article
The plural of balance in Irish is iarmhéideanna. Here is iarmhéid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarmhéid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarmhéid, the Irish word for balance.
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Balance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for balance?
The Irish for balance is iarmhéid (pronounced “EER-vayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iarmhéideanna. Depending on context it can also mean remainder.
How do you pronounce iarmhéid in Irish?
Iarmhéid is said like “EER-vayd” (IPA /ˈiəɾˠvʲeːdʲ/).
What is the plural of balance in Irish?
The plural of iarmhéid is iarmhéideanna; with the article, na hiarmhéideanna means “the balances”. The genitive plural is iarmhéideanna, as in aistriú na n-iarmhéideanna (the transfer of the balances).
Does iarmhéid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iarmhéid can mean balance or remainder, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iarmhéid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iarmhéid (the balance), a hiarmhéid (her balance), a n-iarmhéid (their balance), na hiarmhéideanna (the balances).
Is 'iarmhéid' the same as 'cothromaíocht'?
No. 'Iarmhéid' is a financial balance, the amount left in an account, while 'cothromaíocht' is physical or figurative balance, equilibrium.
