HeyRuaHow to say “coming” in Irish
- Irish:
- teacht
- English:
- coming, access
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tar, to come (ag teacht, coming)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tyakht” /tʲaxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- teachta, an teachta (e.g. am teachta na traenach, the arrival time of the train)
What does “teacht” mean?
“Teacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- coming
- The verbal noun of the verb 'tar', the act of coming or arriving somewhere.Also: arrival, approach, Advent.
1 other meaning: access
- 2access
- The means or chance of getting to something or someone.Also: reach, approach.
“Teacht” as a verbal noun
After ag, teacht means coming: it is the verbal noun of the verb tar (to come). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Teacht” with the article
Here is teacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Teacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teacht, the Irish word for coming.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Phrases with “teacht”
Coming in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coming?
The Irish for coming is teacht (pronounced “tyakht”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean access.
How do you pronounce teacht in Irish?
Teacht is said like “tyakht” (IPA /tʲaxt̪ˠ/).
Does teacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for teacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does teacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teacht can mean coming or access, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teacht change to theacht or dteacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teacht becomes mo theacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteacht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I have access to' something?
Use 'teacht ar': 'Tá teacht agam ar an leabharlann' means I have access to the library.
What does 'teacht isteach' mean besides 'coming in'?
As a noun phrase 'teacht isteach' also means income, as in 'teacht isteach bliantúil', annual income.
