HeyRuaHow to say “interlude” in Irish
- Irish:
- idirchluiche
- English:
- interlude
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IDJ-ir-khlih-heh” /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌxlʲɪhə/
- Plural:
- idirchluichí (interludes)
- Genitive singular:
- idirchluiche, an idirchluiche (e.g. ceol an idirchluiche, the music of the interlude)
- Genitive plural:
- idirchluichí, na n-idirchluichí (e.g. ceol na n-idirchluichí, the music of the interludes)
What does “idirchluiche” mean?
- interlude
- A short piece of music or entertainment performed between the acts of a play or opera.Also: intermezzo, entr'acte, interval piece.
Other Irish words for interlude: idirlinn (interval)
“Idirchluiche” with the article
The plural of interlude in Irish is idirchluichí. Here is idirchluiche after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Idirchluiche” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idirchluiche, the Irish word for interlude.
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Interlude in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for interlude?
The Irish for interlude is idirchluiche (pronounced “IDJ-ir-khlih-heh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is idirchluichí.
How do you pronounce idirchluiche in Irish?
Idirchluiche is said like “IDJ-ir-khlih-heh” (IPA /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌxlʲɪhə/).
What is the plural of interlude in Irish?
The plural of idirchluiche is idirchluichí; with the article, na hidirchluichí means “the interludes”. The genitive plural is idirchluichí, as in ceol na n-idirchluichí (the music of the interludes).
Why does idirchluiche sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-idirchluiche (the interlude), a hidirchluiche (her interlude), a n-idirchluiche (their interlude), na hidirchluichí (the interludes).
Is idirchluiche the same as an interval or break?
No, idirchluiche is a performed piece between acts; the break itself is usually sos or eatramh.
