HeyRuaHow to say “interval” in Irish
- Irish:
- aga
- English:
- interval, distance, latency
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-uh” /ˈaɡə/
- Plural:
- agaí (intervals)
- Genitive singular:
- aga, an aga (e.g. fad an aga, the length of the interval)
- Genitive plural:
- agaí, na n-agaí (e.g. fad na n-agaí, the length of the intervals)
What does “aga” mean?
“Aga” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- interval
- A period of time between two events, or the time available for something.Also: period of time, time, length of time, lapse.
2 other meanings: distance or latency
- 2distance
- The space or distance between two things or places.Also: space, gap, interval.
- 3latency
- In computing and technical use, the delay or response time of a system.Also: response time, delay, lag.
Other Irish words for interval: idirlinn (interval)
“Aga” with the article
The plural of interval in Irish is agaí. Here is aga after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aga” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aga, the Irish word for interval.
Other nouns in Irish
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Interval in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for interval?
The Irish for interval is aga (pronounced “AG-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is agaí. Depending on context it can also mean distance or latency.
How do you pronounce aga in Irish?
Aga is said like “AG-uh” (IPA /ˈaɡə/).
What is the plural of interval in Irish?
The plural of aga is agaí; with the article, na hagaí means “the intervals”. The genitive plural is agaí, as in fad na n-agaí (the length of the intervals).
Does aga have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aga can mean interval, distance or latency, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aga sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aga (the interval), a haga (her interval), a n-aga (their interval), na hagaí (the intervals).
How is 'aga' different from 'am'?
'Am' is the general word for time, while 'aga' means an interval or the time available for something, as in 'Níl aga agam' (I haven't time).
