HeyRuaHow to say “intermediate” in Irish
- Irish:
- idirmheánach
- English:
- intermediate
- Word type:
- adjective
- More intermediate:
- níos idirmheánaí
- Most intermediate:
- is idirmheánaí
- Plural:
- idirmheánacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ID-ir-vaw-nukh” /ɪdʲəɾʲvʲɑːnˠəx/
What does “idirmheánach” mean?
- intermediate
- Coming between two stages, levels or things; in the middle.Also: middle, intermediary, in-between, medium.
“Idirmheánach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is idirmheánach after cúrsa (course, masculine), after céim (step, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, idirmheánacha.
More intermediate, most intermediate, very intermediate
| more intermediate | níos idirmheánaí | in the past tense: ní b'idirmheánaí |
|---|---|---|
| most intermediate | is idirmheánaí | in the past tense: ab idirmheánaí |
| as intermediate as | chomh hidirmheánach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very intermediate | an-idirmheánach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too intermediate | ró-idirmheánach | ró- lenites |
“Idirmheánach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Intermediate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for intermediate?
The Irish for intermediate is idirmheánach (pronounced “ID-ir-vaw-nukh”). It comes after the noun: cúrsa idirmheánach, an intermediate course; céim idirmheánach, an intermediate step.
How do you say more intermediate and most intermediate in Irish?
níos idirmheánaí is more intermediate and is idirmheánaí is most intermediate. In the past tense they become ní b'idirmheánaí and ab idirmheánaí.
What is the plural of idirmheánach?
With a plural noun idirmheánach becomes idirmheánacha: cúrsaí idirmheánacha, céimeanna idirmheánacha.
How do you say very intermediate in Irish?
an-idirmheánach. Too intermediate is ró-idirmheánach, and as intermediate as is chomh hidirmheánach le.
What is the difference between 'idirmheánach' and 'meánach'?
'Idirmheánach' means intermediate, between levels, as in 'cúrsa idirmheánach'. 'Meánach' means middle or average, as in 'aois mheánach'.
