HeyRuaHow to say “intelligence” in Irish
- Irish:
- éirim
- English:
- intelligence, gist, tendency, range
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-rim” /ˈeːɾʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- éirimí (intelligences)
- Genitive singular:
- éirime, na héirime (e.g. duine éirime, a person of intelligence)
- Genitive plural:
- éirimí, na n-éirimí (e.g. tástáil na n-éirimí, the testing of aptitudes)
What does “éirim” mean?
“Éirim” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- intelligence
- Natural mental ability, talent or cleverness.Also: talent, aptitude, wit, brains.
3 other meanings: gist or tendency or range
- 2gist
- The general meaning, drift or tenor of something said or written.Also: drift, tenor, thrust, purport.
- 3tendency
- A natural inclination or bent towards something.Also: inclination, bent.
- 4range
- The scope or range of something.Also: scope.
Other Irish words for intelligence: intleacht (intellect)
“Éirim” with the article
The plural of intelligence in Irish is éirimí. Here is éirim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éirim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éirim, the Irish word for intelligence.
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Intelligence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for intelligence?
The Irish for intelligence is éirim (pronounced “AY-rim”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is éirimí. Depending on context it can also mean gist or tendency or range.
How do you pronounce éirim in Irish?
Éirim is said like “AY-rim” (IPA /ˈeːɾʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of intelligence in Irish?
The plural of éirim is éirimí; with the article, na héirimí means “the intelligences”. The genitive plural is éirimí, as in tástáil na n-éirimí (the testing of aptitudes).
Does éirim have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éirim can mean intelligence, gist, tendency or range, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éirim sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éirim (the intelligence), a héirim (her intelligence), a n-éirim (their intelligence), na héirimí (the intelligences).
What is the difference between 'éirim' and 'intleacht'?
Both can mean intelligence, but 'éirim' suggests natural talent or brightness, while 'intleacht' is intellect in a more formal sense. 'Éirim' also means the gist of something, as in 'éirim na cainte'.
