Interim period in Irish (Idirthréimhse): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for interim period?

The Irish for interim period is idirthréimhse (pronounced “ID-ir-hraym-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is idirthréimhsí.

Q: What is the plural of interim period in Irish?

The plural of idirthréimhse is idirthréimhsí; with the article, na hidirthréimhsí means “the interim periods”. The genitive plural is idirthréimhsí, as in fad na n-idirthréimhsí (the length of the interim periods).

How to say “interim period” in Irish

Irish:: idirthréimhse
English:: interim period
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “ID-ir-hraym-shuh” /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌhɾʲeːvʲʃə/

Various forms

Plural:: idirthréimhsí (interim periods)
Genitive singular:: idirthréimhse, na hidirthréimhse (e.g. deireadh na hidirthréimhse, the end of the interim period)
Genitive plural:: idirthréimhsí, na n-idirthréimhsí (e.g. fad na n-idirthréimhsí, the length of the interim periods)

What does “idirthréimhse” mean?

interim period: A period of time between two events, stages or arrangements, often temporary.Also: interval, transition period, interim, intervening period.

“Idirthréimhse” with the article

The plural of interim period in Irish is idirthréimhsí. Here is idirthréimhse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an idirthréimhse

the interim period

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na hidirthréimhsí

the interim periods

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Idirthréimhse” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using idirthréimhse, the Irish word for interim period.

Beidh idirthréimhse sé mhí ann roimh an athrú.

There will be a six-month interim period before the change.

Le linn na hidirthréimhse, fanfaidh na rialacha mar atá.

During the interim period, the rules will stay as they are.

Bhí an idirthréimhse níos faide ná mar a cheapamar.

The transition period was longer than we thought.

Tá an comhlacht in idirthréimhse faoi láthair.

The company is in a transition period at the moment.

Chríochnaigh an idirthréimhse ag deireadh na bliana.

The interim period ended at the end of the year.

Bhí roinnt idirthréimhsí deacra againn le blianta beaga.

We have had several difficult transition periods in recent years.

Ceapadh cathaoirleach sealadach don idirthréimhse.

A temporary chairperson was appointed for the interim period.

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Interim period in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for interim period?

The Irish for interim period is idirthréimhse (pronounced “ID-ir-hraym-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is idirthréimhsí.

How do you pronounce idirthréimhse in Irish?

Idirthréimhse is said like “ID-ir-hraym-shuh” (IPA /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌhɾʲeːvʲʃə/).

What is the plural of interim period in Irish?

The plural of idirthréimhse is idirthréimhsí; with the article, na hidirthréimhsí means “the interim periods”. The genitive plural is idirthréimhsí, as in fad na n-idirthréimhsí (the length of the interim periods).

Why does idirthréimhse sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an idirthréimhse (the interim period), a hidirthréimhse (her interim period), a n-idirthréimhse (their interim period), na hidirthréimhsí (the interim periods).

How is 'idirthréimhse' formed?

It combines the prefix 'idir' (between) with 'tréimhse' (period), and the prefix lenites, giving 'idirthréimhse'.

Interim period in Irish (Idirthréimhse): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage