HeyRuaHow to say “Shrovetide” in Irish
- Irish:
- Inid
- English:
- Shrovetide
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-ij” /ˈɪnʲədʲ/
- Plural:
- Inidí (Shrovetides)
- Genitive singular:
- Inide, na hInide (e.g. Máirt na hInide, Shrove Tuesday)
- Genitive plural:
- Inidí, na nInidí (e.g. cuimhní na nInidí, the memories of the Shrovetides)
What does “Inid” mean?
- Shrovetide
- The period just before Lent, ending on Shrove Tuesday, traditionally a time for weddings and feasting.Also: Shrove, Shrove Tuesday, pancake Tuesday, carnival.
“Inid” with the article
The plural of Shrovetide in Irish is Inidí. Here is Inid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Inid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Inid, the Irish word for Shrovetide.
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Shrovetide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Shrovetide?
The Irish for Shrovetide is Inid (pronounced “IN-ij”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is Inidí.
How do you pronounce Inid in Irish?
Inid is said like “IN-ij” (IPA /ˈɪnʲədʲ/).
What is the plural of Shrovetide in Irish?
The plural of Inid is Inidí; with the article, na hInidí means “the Shrovetides”. The genitive plural is Inidí, as in cuimhní na nInidí (the memories of the Shrovetides).
Why does Inid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an Inid (the Shrovetide), a hInid (her Shrovetide), a nInid (their Shrovetide), na hInidí (the Shrovetides).
How do you say Shrove Tuesday in Irish?
It is Máirt Inide or Máirt na hInide, often called pancake day: Lá na bPancóg.
Why is Inid linked with weddings?
Traditionally marriages were not held during Lent, so many couples married just before it, at Inid.
