HeyRuaHow to say “accompaniment” in Irish
- Irish:
- tionlacan
- English:
- accompaniment, escort
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tionlaic, to accompany (ag tionlacan, accompanying)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYIN-luh-kun” /ˈtʲɪnʲl̪ˠəkən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- tionlacain (accompaniments)
- Genitive singular:
- tionlacain, an tionlacain (e.g. ceol an tionlacain, the accompaniment music)
- Genitive plural:
- tionlacan, na dtionlacan (e.g. líon na dtionlacan, the number of accompaniments)
What does “tionlacan” mean?
“Tionlacan” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- accompaniment
- The act of going along with someone, or musical support given to a singer or player; it is the verbal noun of the verb tionlaic.Also: accompanying, accompanying music.
1 other meaning: escort
- 2escort
- A person or group that goes with someone to guide or protect them.Also: convoy, entourage, retinue.
“Tionlacan” as a verbal noun
After ag, tionlacan means accompanying: it is the verbal noun of the verb tionlaic (to accompany). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tionlacan” with the article
The plural of accompaniment in Irish is tionlacain. Here is tionlacan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tionlacan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tionlacan, the Irish word for accompaniment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Accompaniment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accompaniment?
The Irish for accompaniment is tionlacan (pronounced “TYIN-luh-kun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tionlacain. Depending on context it can also mean escort.
How do you pronounce tionlacan in Irish?
Tionlacan is said like “TYIN-luh-kun” (IPA /ˈtʲɪnʲl̪ˠəkən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of accompaniment in Irish?
The plural of tionlacan is tionlacain; with the article, na tionlacain means “the accompaniments”. The genitive plural is tionlacan, as in líon na dtionlacan (the number of accompaniments).
Does tionlacan have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tionlacan can mean accompaniment or escort, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tionlacan change to thionlacan or dtionlacan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tionlacan becomes mo thionlacan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtionlacan (eclipsis).
What is the verb related to tionlacan?
The verb is tionlaic, 'accompany, escort', as in 'Thionlaic sé abhaile í', 'He escorted her home'.
