HeyRuaHow to say “intervention” in Irish
- Irish:
- idirghabháil
- English:
- intervention, mediation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- idirghabh, to intervene (ag idirghabháil, intervening)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IJ-ir-gow-awl” /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌɣəuɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- idirghabhála, na hidirghabhála (e.g. toradh na hidirghabhála, the result of the intervention)
What does “idirghabháil” mean?
“Idirghabháil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- intervention
- The act of stepping into a situation, dispute or process in order to affect its outcome.Also: intervening, interference.
1 other meaning: mediation
- 2mediation
- The act of going between two sides to help settle a disagreement.Also: intercession, mediating.
Other Irish words for intervention: eadráin (intervention)
“Idirghabháil” as a verbal noun
After ag, idirghabháil means intervening: it is the verbal noun of the verb idirghabh (to intervene). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Idirghabháil” with the article
Here is idirghabháil after the article (an t-alt).
“Idirghabháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idirghabháil, the Irish word for intervention.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Intervention in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for intervention?
The Irish for intervention is idirghabháil (pronounced “IJ-ir-gow-awl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mediation.
How do you pronounce idirghabháil in Irish?
Idirghabháil is said like “IJ-ir-gow-awl” (IPA /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌɣəuɑːlʲ/).
Does idirghabháil have a plural?
No plural form is given for idirghabháil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does idirghabháil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Idirghabháil can mean intervention or mediation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does idirghabháil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an idirghabháil (the intervention), a hidirghabháil (her intervention), a n-idirghabháil (their intervention).
How is idirghabháil different from eadráin?
Eadráin is the everyday word for stepping in to separate people who are fighting, while idirghabháil is the more formal word for intervention or mediation, used in politics, law and medicine.
