Parenthesis in Irish (Idiraisnéis): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for parenthesis?

The Irish for parenthesis is idiraisnéis (pronounced “ID-ir-ash-naysh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is idiraisnéisí.

Q: What is the plural of parenthesis in Irish?

The plural of idiraisnéis is idiraisnéisí; with the article, na hidiraisnéisí means “the parentheses”. The genitive plural is idiraisnéisí, as in úsáid na n-idiraisnéisí (the use of the parentheses).

How to say “parenthesis” in Irish

Irish:: idiraisnéis
English:: parenthesis
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “ID-ir-ash-naysh” /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌaʃnʲeːʃ/

Various forms

Plural:: idiraisnéisí (parentheses)
Genitive singular:: idiraisnéise, na hidiraisnéise (e.g. tús na hidiraisnéise, the beginning of the parenthesis)
Genitive plural:: idiraisnéisí, na n-idiraisnéisí (e.g. úsáid na n-idiraisnéisí, the use of the parentheses)

What does “idiraisnéis” mean?

parenthesis: A word, phrase or remark inserted into a sentence as an explanation or aside, often set off by brackets or commas.Also: aside, parenthetical remark, digression.

Other Irish words for parenthesis: lúibín (bracket)

“Idiraisnéis” with the article

The plural of parenthesis in Irish is idiraisnéisí. Here is idiraisnéis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an idiraisnéis

the parenthesis

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na hidiraisnéisí

the parentheses

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Idiraisnéis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using idiraisnéis, the Irish word for parenthesis.

Is idiraisnéis í an abairt sin.

That clause is a parenthesis.

Chuir sé idiraisnéis fhada isteach sa chaint.

He put a long aside into the speech.

Tá an idiraisnéis idir lúibíní.

The parenthesis is in brackets.

Ná déan dearmad ar dheireadh na hidiraisnéise.

Don't forget the end of the parenthesis.

Tá an iomarca idiraisnéisí san aiste seo.

There are too many parentheses in this essay.

Mar idiraisnéis, luaigh sí a máthair.

As an aside, she mentioned her mother.

Bhain an t-eagarthóir an idiraisnéis amach.

The editor removed the parenthesis.

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Parenthesis in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for parenthesis?

The Irish for parenthesis is idiraisnéis (pronounced “ID-ir-ash-naysh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is idiraisnéisí.

How do you pronounce idiraisnéis in Irish?

Idiraisnéis is said like “ID-ir-ash-naysh” (IPA /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌaʃnʲeːʃ/).

What is the plural of parenthesis in Irish?

The plural of idiraisnéis is idiraisnéisí; with the article, na hidiraisnéisí means “the parentheses”. The genitive plural is idiraisnéisí, as in úsáid na n-idiraisnéisí (the use of the parentheses).

Why does idiraisnéis sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an idiraisnéis (the parenthesis), a hidiraisnéis (her parenthesis), a n-idiraisnéis (their parenthesis), na hidiraisnéisí (the parentheses).

Is 'idiraisnéis' the same as 'lúibín'?

No: 'lúibín' is the bracket symbol itself, while 'idiraisnéis' is the inserted remark or parenthesis, which may be written idir lúibíní.

Parenthesis in Irish (Idiraisnéis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage