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Interrelation in Irish (Idirghaol): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for interrelation is idirghaol, a masculine noun (plural idirghaolta).
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How to say “interrelation” in Irish

Irish:
idirghaol
English:
interrelation
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“IH-dir-gheel”  /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌɣiːlʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
idirghaolta (interrelations)
Genitive singular:
idirghaoil, an idirghaoil (e.g. nádúr an idirghaoil, the nature of the interrelation)
Genitive plural:
idirghaolta, na n-idirghaolta (e.g. anailís na n-idirghaolta, the analysis of the interrelations)

What does “idirghaol” mean?

interrelation
A connection or relationship between two or more things that affect each other.Also: interrelationship, interconnection, interrelatedness.

“Idirghaol” with the article

The plural of interrelation in Irish is idirghaolta. Here is idirghaol after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-idirghaol
the interrelation
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
na hidirghaolta
the interrelations
Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Idirghaol” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using idirghaol, the Irish word for interrelation.

Tá idirghaol láidir idir bochtaineacht agus drochshláinte.
There is a strong interrelation between poverty and poor health.
Rinne sí staidéar ar an idirghaol idir teanga agus cultúr.
She studied the interrelation between language and culture.
Níl an t-idirghaol sin soiléir fós.
That interrelation is not clear yet.
Pléann an tuarascáil na hidirghaolta idir na heagraíochtaí.
The report discusses the interrelations between the organisations.
Is deacair tábhacht an idirghaoil a mheas.
It is hard to assess the importance of the interrelation.
Tá idirghaolta casta i gceist anseo.
Complex interrelationships are involved here.
Léiríonn an léaráid an t-idirghaol go soiléir.
The diagram shows the interrelation clearly.

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Interrelation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for interrelation?

The Irish for interrelation is idirghaol (pronounced “IH-dir-gheel”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is idirghaolta.

How do you pronounce idirghaol in Irish?

Idirghaol is said like “IH-dir-gheel” (IPA /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌɣiːlʲ/).

What is the plural of interrelation in Irish?

The plural of idirghaol is idirghaolta; with the article, na hidirghaolta means “the interrelations”. The genitive plural is idirghaolta, as in anailís na n-idirghaolta (the analysis of the interrelations).

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-idirghaol (the interrelation), a hidirghaol (her interrelation), a n-idirghaol (their interrelation), na hidirghaolta (the interrelations).

How is 'idirghaol' different from 'gaol'?

'Gaol' is a general relationship or kinship, while 'idirghaol' stresses a mutual interrelation between things, often in formal or academic writing.

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