HeyRuaHow to say “minute” in Irish
- Irish:
- nóiméad
- English:
- minute, moment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NOH-mayd” /ˈn̪ˠoːmʲeːdˠ/
- Plural:
- nóiméid (minutes)
- Genitive singular:
- nóiméid, an nóiméid (e.g. ar feadh nóiméid, for a minute)
- Genitive plural:
- nóiméad, na nóiméad (e.g. tar éis cúpla nóiméad, after a couple of minutes)
What does “nóiméad” mean?
“Nóiméad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- minute
- A unit of time equal to sixty seconds.Also: sixty seconds.
1 other meaning: moment
- 2moment
- A very short space of time, as in asking someone to wait.Also: minute, second, instant.
Other Irish words for minute: bomaite (minute), mionaideach (detailed)
“Nóiméad” with the article
The plural of minute in Irish is nóiméid. Here is nóiméad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Nóiméad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nóiméad, the Irish word for minute.
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Minute in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for minute?
The Irish for minute is nóiméad (pronounced “NOH-mayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nóiméid. Depending on context it can also mean moment.
How do you pronounce nóiméad in Irish?
Nóiméad is said like “NOH-mayd” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠoːmʲeːdˠ/).
What is the plural of minute in Irish?
The plural of nóiméad is nóiméid; with the article, na nóiméid means “the minutes”. The genitive plural is nóiméad, as in tar éis cúpla nóiméad (after a couple of minutes).
Does nóiméad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nóiméad can mean minute or moment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'nóiméad' and 'móimint'?
'Nóiméad' is the standard word for a minute of time, while 'móimint' means a moment; in casual speech 'nóiméad' is also used for a moment, as in 'Fan nóiméad'.
Why is it 'deich nóiméad' and not 'deich nóiméid'?
After numbers, Irish uses the singular form of the noun, so you say 'cúig nóiméad' and 'deich nóiméad'.
