HeyRuaHow to say “interjection” in Irish
- Irish:
- intriacht
- English:
- interjection
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-tree-akht” /ˈɪn̠ʲtʲɾʲiəxt/
- Plural:
- intriachtaí (interjections)
- Genitive singular:
- intriachta, na hintriachta (e.g. brí na hintriachta, the meaning of the interjection)
- Genitive plural:
- intriachtaí, na n-intriachtaí (e.g. liosta na n-intriachtaí, the list of interjections)
What does “intriacht” mean?
- interjection
- A word or short exclamation, such as 'ó' or 'mo léan', that expresses feeling and stands apart from the grammar of the sentence.Also: exclamation, part of speech.
“Intriacht” with the article
The plural of interjection in Irish is intriachtaí. Here is intriacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Intriacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using intriacht, the Irish word for interjection.
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Interjection in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for interjection?
The Irish for interjection is intriacht (pronounced “IN-tree-akht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is intriachtaí.
How do you pronounce intriacht in Irish?
Intriacht is said like “IN-tree-akht” (IPA /ˈɪn̠ʲtʲɾʲiəxt/).
What is the plural of interjection in Irish?
The plural of intriacht is intriachtaí; with the article, na hintriachtaí means “the interjections”. The genitive plural is intriachtaí, as in liosta na n-intriachtaí (the list of interjections).
Why does intriacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an intriacht (the interjection), a hintriacht (her interjection), a n-intriacht (their interjection), na hintriachtaí (the interjections).
What is the difference between 'intriacht' and 'uaillbhreas'?
'Intriacht' is the grammatical term for an interjection as a part of speech, while 'uaillbhreas' is used more generally for an exclamation or cry.
