HeyRuaHow to say “internet” in Irish
- Irish:
- idirlíon
- English:
- internet, internetwork
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IJ-ir-leen” /ˈɪdʲəɾʲlʲiːnˠ/
- Plural:
- idirlíonta (internets)
- Genitive singular:
- idirlín, an idirlín (e.g. úsáid an Idirlín, use of the internet)
- Genitive plural:
- idirlíonta, na n-idirlíonta (e.g. nascadh na n-idirlíonta, the interconnection of internetworks)
What does “idirlíon” mean?
“Idirlíon” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- internet
- The worldwide network of connected computers used for websites, email and online services; usually written with a capital letter, an tIdirlíon.Also: net, web, online.
1 other meaning: internetwork
- 2internetwork
- In technical use, any network made up of several connected computer networks.Also: interconnected network.
“Idirlíon” with the article
The plural of internet in Irish is idirlíonta. Here is idirlíon after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Idirlíon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idirlíon, the Irish word for internet.
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Internet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for internet?
The Irish for internet is idirlíon (pronounced “IJ-ir-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is idirlíonta. Depending on context it can also mean internetwork.
How do you pronounce idirlíon in Irish?
Idirlíon is said like “IJ-ir-leen” (IPA /ˈɪdʲəɾʲlʲiːnˠ/).
What is the plural of internet in Irish?
The plural of idirlíon is idirlíonta; with the article, na hidirlíonta means “the internets”. The genitive plural is idirlíonta, as in nascadh na n-idirlíonta (the interconnection of internetworks).
Does idirlíon have more than one meaning?
Yes. Idirlíon can mean internet or internetwork, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does idirlíon sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-idirlíon (the internet), a hidirlíon (her internet), a n-idirlíon (their internet), na hidirlíonta (the internets).
How do I say 'online' in Irish?
Say ar an Idirlíon, or ar líne, for example: Tá sé ar fáil ar líne.
What is the difference between an tIdirlíon and an Gréasán?
An tIdirlíon is the network itself, while an Gréasán (an Gréasán Domhanda) is the World Wide Web of pages that runs on it.
