HeyRuaWhere “eadrainn” comes from
Take the preposition, add the pronoun, and they fuse into one word. You never say “idir sinn” in Irish.
Between: eadrainn = between us. In the singular idir keeps separate words: idir mise agus tusa = between me and you.
“Eadrainn” in the table of “idir”
Every form of idir with a pronoun. Eadrainn is the fifth (we, us) row. Click any form to see its own page.
| Pronoun | Irish | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sinn (us) | eadrainn | between us | Roinnfimid an cáca eadrainn.We'll share the cake between us. |
| sibh (you (plural)) | eadraibh | between you (plural) | Roinnigí an t-airgead eadraibh.Share the money among yourselves. |
| siad (them) | eatarthu | between them | Níl mórán difríochta eatarthu.There isn't much difference between them. |
“Eadrainn” in sentences
“sinn” with the other prepositions
The same pronoun, sinn (us), joined to the other prepositions.
“Eadrainn” in Irish: frequently asked questions
What does eadrainn mean in Irish?
eadrainn means between us: the preposition idir (between) joined to the pronoun sinn (us). The next form is eadraibh, between you (plural).
Is eadrainn one word or two?
One word. A simple preposition and a pronoun always fuse in Irish, so you never say “idir sinn”. These fused words are prepositional pronouns, forainmneacha réamhfhoclacha.
What are all the forms of idir with pronouns?
eadrainn (between us), eadraibh (between you (plural)), eatarthu (between them).
When do I use eadrainn?
Between: eadrainn = between us. In the singular idir keeps separate words: idir mise agus tusa = between me and you. For example: Roinnfimid an cáca eadrainn., We'll share the cake between us.
