HeyRuaWhere “eatarthu” comes from
Take the preposition, add the pronoun, and they fuse into one word. You never say “idir siad” in Irish.
Between: eadrainn = between us. In the singular idir keeps separate words: idir mise agus tusa = between me and you.
“Eatarthu” in the table of “idir”
Every form of idir with a pronoun. Eatarthu is the last (they, them) 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. |
“Eatarthu” in sentences
“siad” with the other prepositions
The same pronoun, siad (them), joined to the other prepositions.
“Eatarthu” in Irish: frequently asked questions
What does eatarthu mean in Irish?
eatarthu means between them: the preposition idir (between) joined to the pronoun siad (them). The next form is eadrainn, between us.
Is eatarthu one word or two?
One word. A simple preposition and a pronoun always fuse in Irish, so you never say “idir siad”. 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 eatarthu?
Between: eadrainn = between us. In the singular idir keeps separate words: idir mise agus tusa = between me and you. For example: Níl mórán difríochta eatarthu., There isn't much difference between them.
