HeyRuaHow to say “affix” in Irish
- Irish:
- táthmhír
- English:
- affix
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAW-veer” /ˈt̪ˠaːvʲiːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- táthmhíreanna (affixes)
- Genitive singular:
- táthmhíre, na táthmhíre (e.g. brí na táthmhíre, meaning of the affix)
- Genitive plural:
- táthmhíreanna, na dtáthmhíreanna (e.g. liosta na dtáthmhíreanna, the list of affixes)
What does “táthmhír” mean?
- affix
- A grammatical element, such as a prefix or suffix, that is attached to a word to change its meaning or form.Also: prefix, suffix, bound morpheme.
“Táthmhír” with the article
The plural of affix in Irish is táthmhíreanna. Here is táthmhír after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Táthmhír” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using táthmhír, the Irish word for affix.
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Affix in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for affix?
The Irish for affix is táthmhír (pronounced “TAW-veer”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is táthmhíreanna.
How do you pronounce táthmhír in Irish?
Táthmhír is said like “TAW-veer” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːvʲiːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of affix in Irish?
The plural of táthmhír is táthmhíreanna; with the article, na táthmhíreanna means “the affixes”. The genitive plural is táthmhíreanna, as in liosta na dtáthmhíreanna (the list of affixes).
Why does táthmhír change to tháthmhír or dtáthmhír?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) táthmhír becomes mo tháthmhír (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtáthmhír (eclipsis).
How is 'táthmhír' different from 'réimír' and 'iarmhír'?
'Táthmhír' is the general term for an affix, while 'réimír' is a prefix and 'iarmhír' is a suffix.
