HeyRuaHow to say “interim” in Irish
- Irish:
- eatramhach
- English:
- interim, intermittent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More interim:
- níos eatramhaí
- Most interim:
- is eatramhaí
- Plural:
- eatramhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AT-ra-vukh” /ˈat̪ˠɾˠəwəx/
What does “eatramhach” mean?
“Eatramhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- interim
- Lasting or used for a period of time until something final or permanent is arranged.Also: temporary, provisional, intermediate.
1 other meaning: intermittent
- 2intermittent
- Happening now and then, with breaks in between, not continuously.Also: occasional, on and off.
“Eatramhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is eatramhach after socrú (arrangement, masculine), after tuarascáil (report, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, eatramhacha.
More interim, most interim, very interim
Bhí an plean seo níos eatramhaí ná an ceann eile. This plan was more temporary than the other one.
| more interim | níos eatramhaí | in the past tense: ní b'eatramhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most interim | is eatramhaí | in the past tense: ab eatramhaí |
| as interim as | chomh heatramhach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very interim | an-eatramhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too interim | ró-eatramhach | ró- lenites |
“Eatramhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Interim in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for interim?
The Irish for interim is eatramhach (pronounced “AT-ra-vukh”). It comes after the noun: socrú eatramhach, an interim arrangement; tuarascáil eatramhach, an interim report.
How do you say more interim and most interim in Irish?
níos eatramhaí is more interim and is eatramhaí is most interim. In the past tense they become ní b'eatramhaí and ab eatramhaí.
What is the plural of eatramhach?
With a plural noun eatramhach becomes eatramhacha: socruithe eatramhacha, tuarascálacha eatramhacha.
How do you say very interim in Irish?
an-eatramhach. Too interim is ró-eatramhach, and as interim as is chomh heatramhach le.
Does eatramhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eatramhach can mean interim or intermittent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'eatramhach' and 'sealadach'?
'Sealadach' is the everyday word for temporary, while 'eatramhach' is more formal and used for interim arrangements, reports or measures, as in 'tuarascáil eatramhach'.
