HeyRuaHow to say “medium” in Irish
- Irish:
- idirmheán
- English:
- medium, middle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IDJ-ir-vawn” /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌvʲaːn/
- Plural:
- idirmheáin (media)
- Genitive singular:
- idirmheáin, an idirmheáin (e.g. airíonna an idirmheáin, the properties of the medium)
- Genitive plural:
- idirmheán, na n-idirmheán (e.g. airíonna na n-idirmheán, the properties of the media)
What does “idirmheán” mean?
“Idirmheán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- medium
- A substance or means through which something is carried, transmitted or done, such as air for sound.Also: intermediate substance, means.
1 other meaning: middle
- 2middle
- A middle point or position between two extremes.Also: mean, midpoint.
“Idirmheán” with the article
The plural of medium in Irish is idirmheáin. Here is idirmheán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Idirmheán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idirmheán, the Irish word for medium.
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Medium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for medium?
The Irish for medium is idirmheán (pronounced “IDJ-ir-vawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is idirmheáin. Depending on context it can also mean middle.
How do you pronounce idirmheán in Irish?
Idirmheán is said like “IDJ-ir-vawn” (IPA /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌvʲaːn/).
What is the plural of medium in Irish?
The plural of idirmheán is idirmheáin; with the article, na hidirmheáin means “the media”. The genitive plural is idirmheán, as in airíonna na n-idirmheán (the properties of the media).
Does idirmheán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Idirmheán can mean medium or middle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does idirmheán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-idirmheán (the medium), a hidirmheán (her medium), a n-idirmheán (their medium), na hidirmheáin (the media).
Is 'idirmheán' used for 'the media' (newspapers, TV)?
No, the media in that sense is 'na meáin' or 'na meáin chumarsáide'; 'idirmheán' is mainly a scientific term for a substance something passes through.
