HeyRuaHow to say “interval” in Irish
- Irish:
- idirlinn
- English:
- interval
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ID-ir-lin” /ˈɪdʲəɾʲlʲɪnʲ/
- Plural:
- idirlinnte (intervals)
- Genitive singular:
- idirlinne, na hidirlinne (e.g. fad na hidirlinne, the length of the interval)
- Genitive plural:
- idirlinnte, na n-idirlinnte (e.g. fad na n-idirlinnte, the length of the intervals)
What does “idirlinn” mean?
- interval
- A space of time between two events or periods; an interlude.Also: interlude, intermission, break, interim.
Other Irish words for interval: aga (interval)
“Idirlinn” with the article
The plural of interval in Irish is idirlinnte. Here is idirlinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Idirlinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idirlinn, the Irish word for interval.
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Interval in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for interval?
The Irish for interval is idirlinn (pronounced “ID-ir-lin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is idirlinnte.
How do you pronounce idirlinn in Irish?
Idirlinn is said like “ID-ir-lin” (IPA /ˈɪdʲəɾʲlʲɪnʲ/).
What is the plural of interval in Irish?
The plural of idirlinn is idirlinnte; with the article, na hidirlinnte means “the intervals”. The genitive plural is idirlinnte, as in fad na n-idirlinnte (the length of the intervals).
Why does idirlinn sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an idirlinn (the interval), a hidirlinn (her interval), a n-idirlinn (their interval), na hidirlinnte (the intervals).
What is the difference between idirlinn and sos?
Idirlinn is an interval between parts of an event, such as a play or concert, while sos is a general word for a break or rest.
