Paradigm in Irish (Paraidím): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for paradigm?

The Irish for paradigm is paraidím (pronounced “PAR-uh-deem”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is paraidímí.

Q: What is the plural of paradigm in Irish?

The plural of paraidím is paraidímí; with the article, na paraidímí means “the paradigms”. The genitive plural is paraidímí, as in comparáid na bparaidímí (the comparison of the paradigms).

How to say “paradigm” in Irish

Irish:: paraidím
English:: paradigm
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “PAR-uh-deem” /ˈpaɾˠəd̪ʲiːmʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: paraidímí (paradigms)
Genitive singular:: paraidíme, na paraidíme (e.g. athrú na paraidíme, the change of paradigm)
Genitive plural:: paraidímí, na bparaidímí (e.g. comparáid na bparaidímí, the comparison of the paradigms)

What does “paraidím” mean?

“Paraidím” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

paradigm: A typical pattern or model, especially a model of thinking or a set of assumptions in a field of study.Also: model, pattern, framework.

1 other meaning:

2paradigm: In grammar, the full set of inflected forms of a word, such as all the forms of a verb or noun.Also: inflection table, declension pattern, conjugation pattern.

“Paraidím” with the article

The plural of paradigm in Irish is paraidímí. Here is paraidím after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an pharaidím

the paradigm

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

na paraidímí

the paradigms

Plural: no change after na

“Paraidím” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using paraidím, the Irish word for paradigm.

Is paraidím nua í seo san eolaíocht.

This is a new paradigm in science.

Tharla athrú mór sa pharaidím.

A major shift happened in the paradigm.

Foghlaim paraidím an bhriathair seo.

Learn the paradigm of this verb.

Tá na paraidímí sin sa leabhar gramadaí.

Those paradigms are in the grammar book.

Ní thuigim an pharaidím fós.

I still don't understand the paradigm.

Cheistigh sí bunús na paraidíme.

She questioned the basis of the paradigm.

Tá paraidímí éagsúla ag na hainmfhocail.

The nouns have different paradigms.

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Paradigm in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for paradigm?

The Irish for paradigm is paraidím (pronounced “PAR-uh-deem”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is paraidímí.

How do you pronounce paraidím in Irish?

Paraidím is said like “PAR-uh-deem” (IPA /ˈpaɾˠəd̪ʲiːmʲ/).

What is the plural of paradigm in Irish?

The plural of paraidím is paraidímí; with the article, na paraidímí means “the paradigms”. The genitive plural is paraidímí, as in comparáid na bparaidímí (the comparison of the paradigms).

Why does paraidím change to pharaidím or bparaidím?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paraidím becomes mo pharaidím (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparaidím (eclipsis).

How do I say 'paradigm shift' in Irish?

Use 'athrú paraidíme', with the genitive 'paraidíme' after 'athrú'.

Paradigm in Irish (Paraidím): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage