HeyRuaHow to say “casting” in Irish
- Irish:
- teilgean
- English:
- casting, projection, casting (of metal)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- teilg, to cast (ag teilgean, casting)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYEL-ig-un” /ˈtʲɛlʲəɟən̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- teilgin, an teilgin (e.g. modh teilgin, method of casting)
What does “teilgean” mean?
“Teilgean” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- casting
- The act of casting or throwing something; the verbal noun of the verb teilg.Also: throwing, cast, throw, hurling.
2 other meanings: projection or casting (of metal)
- 2projection
- A way of representing the curved surface of the earth on a flat map, or projecting an image onto a surface.Also: map projection.
- 3casting (of metal)
- The process of pouring molten metal into a mould to shape it.Also: casting, founding, moulding.
“Teilgean” as a verbal noun
After ag, teilgean means casting: it is the verbal noun of the verb teilg (to cast). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Teilgean” with the article
Here is teilgean after the article (an t-alt).
“Teilgean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teilgean, the Irish word for casting.
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Casting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for casting?
The Irish for casting is teilgean (pronounced “TYEL-ig-un”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean projection or casting (of metal).
How do you pronounce teilgean in Irish?
Teilgean is said like “TYEL-ig-un” (IPA /ˈtʲɛlʲəɟən̪ˠ/).
Does teilgean have a plural?
No plural form is given for teilgean in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does teilgean have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teilgean can mean casting, projection or casting (of metal), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teilgean change to theilgean or dteilgean?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teilgean becomes mo theilgean (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteilgean (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teilgean and caitheamh?
Caitheamh is the everyday word for throwing, while teilgean is more formal or technical, used for casting metal, map projection, or in phrases like teilgean cainte.
