HeyRuaHow to say “capacity” in Irish
- Irish:
- toilleadh
- English:
- capacity, volume
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- toill, to fit (ag toilleadh, fitting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TIL-yoo” /ˈt̪ˠɪl̠ʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- toillte, an toillte (e.g. tomhas toillte, measure of capacity)
What does “toilleadh” mean?
“Toilleadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- capacity
- The amount that something can hold or contain.Also: volume, room, holding capacity.
1 other meaning: volume
- 2volume
- The amount of space that a container or object takes up, as measured in units.Also: cubic capacity, content.
“Toilleadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, toilleadh means fitting: it is the verbal noun of the verb toill (to fit). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Toilleadh” with the article
Here is toilleadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Toilleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toilleadh, the Irish word for capacity.
Other nouns in Irish
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Capacity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for capacity?
The Irish for capacity is toilleadh (pronounced “TIL-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean volume.
How do you pronounce toilleadh in Irish?
Toilleadh is said like “TIL-yoo” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɪl̠ʲə/).
Does toilleadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for toilleadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does toilleadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Toilleadh can mean capacity or volume, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does toilleadh change to thoilleadh or dtoilleadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toilleadh becomes mo thoilleadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoilleadh (eclipsis).
Is toilleadh the same as acmhainn?
No: toilleadh is physical capacity or volume, how much something holds, while acmhainn means ability or resources, as in acmhainn airgid.
