HeyRuaHow to say “idea” in Irish
- Irish:
- idé
- English:
- idea
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ih-DAY” /ɪˈdʲeː/
- Plural:
- idéanna (ideas)
- Genitive singular:
- idé, na hidé (e.g. bunús na hidé, the origin of the idea)
- Genitive plural:
- idéanna, na n-idéanna (e.g. liosta na n-idéanna, the list of ideas)
What does “idé” mean?
- idea
- A thought, plan or notion that forms in the mind.Also: notion, thought, concept.
Other Irish words for idea: smaoineamh (thought), nóisean (notion)
“Idé” with the article
The plural of idea in Irish is idéanna. Here is idé after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Idé” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idé, the Irish word for idea.
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Idea in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for idea?
The Irish for idea is idé (pronounced “ih-DAY”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is idéanna.
How do you pronounce idé in Irish?
Idé is said like “ih-DAY” (IPA /ɪˈdʲeː/).
What is the plural of idea in Irish?
The plural of idé is idéanna; with the article, na hidéanna means “the ideas”. The genitive plural is idéanna, as in liosta na n-idéanna (the list of ideas).
Why does idé sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an idé (the idea), a hidé (her idea), a n-idé (their idea), na hidéanna (the ideas).
What is the difference between 'idé' and 'smaoineamh'?
Both can mean 'idea', but 'smaoineamh' is the more traditional native word and also means 'thought' or 'thinking', while 'idé' is a borrowing used especially for a plan or notion.
