Intermarriage in Irish (Idirphósadh): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for intermarriage?

The Irish for intermarriage is idirphósadh (pronounced “IH-dir-foh-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is idirphóstaí.

Q: What is the plural of intermarriage in Irish?

The plural of idirphósadh is idirphóstaí; with the article, na hidirphóstaí means “the intermarriages”. The genitive plural is idirphóstaí, as in líon na n-idirphóstaí (the number of intermarriages).

How to say “intermarriage” in Irish

Irish:: idirphósadh
English:: intermarriage
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “IH-dir-foh-suh” /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌfˠoːsˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: idirphóstaí (intermarriages)
Genitive singular:: idirphósta, an idirphósta (e.g. cosc an idirphósta, the ban on intermarriage)
Genitive plural:: idirphóstaí, na n-idirphóstaí (e.g. líon na n-idirphóstaí, the number of intermarriages)

What does “idirphósadh” mean?

intermarriage: Marriage between people of different groups, such as different religions, races or families, or between close relatives.Also: mixed marriage, interbreeding.

“Idirphósadh” with the article

The plural of intermarriage in Irish is idirphóstaí. Here is idirphósadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-idirphósadh

the intermarriage

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hidirphóstaí

the intermarriages

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Idirphósadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using idirphósadh, the Irish word for intermarriage.

Bhí idirphósadh coitianta idir an dá phobal.

Intermarriage was common between the two communities.

Cuireadh cosc ar an idirphósadh sa tseanaimsir.

Intermarriage was banned in the old days.

Tháinig méadú ar idirphóstaí le blianta beaga anuas.

Intermarriages have increased in recent years.

Labhair an staraí faoi thionchar an idirphósta.

The historian spoke about the impact of intermarriage.

Ní raibh an eaglais sásta leis an idirphósadh.

The church was not happy with the intermarriage.

Bhí go leor idirphóstaí idir na teaghlaigh uaisle.

There were many intermarriages between the noble families.

Tá idirphósadh níos coitianta sna cathracha anois.

Intermarriage is more common in the cities now.

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Intermarriage in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for intermarriage?

The Irish for intermarriage is idirphósadh (pronounced “IH-dir-foh-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is idirphóstaí.

How do you pronounce idirphósadh in Irish?

Idirphósadh is said like “IH-dir-foh-suh” (IPA /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌfˠoːsˠə/).

What is the plural of intermarriage in Irish?

The plural of idirphósadh is idirphóstaí; with the article, na hidirphóstaí means “the intermarriages”. The genitive plural is idirphóstaí, as in líon na n-idirphóstaí (the number of intermarriages).

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-idirphósadh (the intermarriage), a hidirphósadh (her intermarriage), a n-idirphósadh (their intermarriage), na hidirphóstaí (the intermarriages).

How is 'idirphósadh' built?

It combines the prefix 'idir' (between) with 'pósadh' (marriage), and the prefix lenites, giving 'idirphósadh'.

Intermarriage in Irish (Idirphósadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage