HeyRuaHow to say “strife” in Irish
- Irish:
- imreas
- English:
- strife, heat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-ris” /ˈimʲɾʲəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- imris, an imris (e.g. lucht imris, troublemakers)
What does “imreas” mean?
“Imreas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strife
- Quarrelling, dispute or discord between people.Also: dispute, discord, quarrel, wrangling, contention.
1 other meaning: heat
- 2heat
- The state of being in heat, said of a sheep or goat.Also: oestrus, rut.
Other Irish words for strife: achrann (quarrel)
“Imreas” with the article
Here is imreas after the article (an t-alt).
“Imreas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imreas, the Irish word for strife.
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Strife in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strife?
The Irish for strife is imreas (pronounced “IM-ris”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean heat.
How do you pronounce imreas in Irish?
Imreas is said like “IM-ris” (IPA /ˈimʲɾʲəsˠ/).
Does imreas have a plural?
No plural form is given for imreas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does imreas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Imreas can mean strife or heat, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does imreas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imreas (the strife), a himreas (her strife), a n-imreas (their strife).
How does imreas differ from achrann?
Both mean quarrelling, but imreas suggests ongoing discord or contention, while achrann often means a row or entanglement; aighneas is more an argument.
