HeyRuaHow to say “accident” in Irish
- Irish:
- timpiste
- English:
- accident
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIM-pish-tuh” /ˈtʲimʲpʲəʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- timpistí (accidents)
- Genitive singular:
- timpiste, na timpiste (e.g. láthair na timpiste, the scene of the accident)
- Genitive plural:
- timpistí, na dtimpistí (e.g. líon na dtimpistí, the number of accidents)
What does “timpiste” mean?
- accident
- An unexpected event that causes damage or injury, such as a crash on the road.Also: crash, mishap, collision.
Other Irish words for accident: taisme (accident), tionóisc (accident)
“Timpiste” with the article
The plural of accident in Irish is timpistí. Here is timpiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Timpiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using timpiste, the Irish word for accident.
Other nouns in Irish
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Accident in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accident?
The Irish for accident is timpiste (pronounced “TIM-pish-tuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is timpistí.
How do you pronounce timpiste in Irish?
Timpiste is said like “TIM-pish-tuh” (IPA /ˈtʲimʲpʲəʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of accident in Irish?
The plural of timpiste is timpistí; with the article, na timpistí means “the accidents”. The genitive plural is timpistí, as in líon na dtimpistí (the number of accidents).
Why does timpiste change to thimpiste or dtimpiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) timpiste becomes mo thimpiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtimpiste (eclipsis).
How do I say 'by accident' in Irish?
Use 'de thimpiste' or 'de thaisme', as in 'Bhris mé é de thimpiste' (I broke it by accident).
What is the difference between 'timpiste' and 'tubaiste'?
'Timpiste' is an accident, while 'tubaiste' is a disaster or calamity on a larger scale.
