Combination in Irish (Teaglaim): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for combination?

The Irish for combination is teaglaim (pronounced “TYAW-glim”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teaglamaí. Depending on context it can also mean collection.

Q: What is the plural of combination in Irish?

The plural of teaglaim is teaglamaí; with the article, na teaglamaí means “the combinations”. The genitive plural is teaglamaí, as in líon na dteaglamaí (the number of combinations).

Q: Does teaglaim have more than one meaning?

Yes. Teaglaim can mean combination or collection, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “combination” in Irish

Irish:: teaglaim
English:: combination, collection
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TYAW-glim” /tʲaːɡlɪmʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: teaglamaí (combinations)
Genitive singular:: teaglama, na teaglama (e.g. cineál na teaglama, the type of the combination)
Genitive plural:: teaglamaí, na dteaglamaí (e.g. líon na dteaglamaí, the number of combinations)

What does “teaglaim” mean?

“Teaglaim” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

combination: A joining together of different things or elements into one group or whole.Also: mixture, blend, compilation.

1 other meaning: collection

2collection: A set of things gathered or compiled together, such as texts or pieces of information.Also: compilation, assortment.

“Teaglaim” with the article

The plural of combination in Irish is teaglamaí. Here is teaglaim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an teaglaim

the combination

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na teaglamaí

the combinations

Plural: no change after na

“Teaglaim” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using teaglaim, the Irish word for combination.

Is teaglaim aisteach í sin.

That is a strange combination.

Bhí an teaglaim dathanna go hálainn.

The combination of colours was beautiful.

Ní raibh toradh na teaglama go maith.

The result of the combination was not good.

Tá go leor teaglamaí éagsúla ann.

There are many different combinations.

Is maith liom mo theaglaim féin níos fearr.

I like my own combination better.

Tá blasanna éagsúla i dteaglaim mar seo.

There are different flavours in a combination like this.

Bhain sé úsáid as teaglaim scileanna.

He used a combination of skills.

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Combination in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for combination?

The Irish for combination is teaglaim (pronounced “TYAW-glim”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teaglamaí. Depending on context it can also mean collection.

How do you pronounce teaglaim in Irish?

Teaglaim is said like “TYAW-glim” (IPA /tʲaːɡlɪmʲ/).

What is the plural of combination in Irish?

The plural of teaglaim is teaglamaí; with the article, na teaglamaí means “the combinations”. The genitive plural is teaglamaí, as in líon na dteaglamaí (the number of combinations).

Does teaglaim have more than one meaning?

Yes. Teaglaim can mean combination or collection, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does teaglaim change to theaglaim or dteaglaim?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teaglaim becomes mo theaglaim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteaglaim (eclipsis).

How does 'teaglaim' differ from 'meascán'?

'Teaglaim' is a more formal word for a combination or compilation of elements, while 'meascán' is an everyday word for a mixture or jumble.

Combination in Irish (Teaglaim): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage