HeyRuaHow to say “commitment” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiomantas
- English:
- commitment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYUM-un-tus” /ˈtʲʊmˠən̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tiomantais, an tiomantais (e.g. leibhéal an tiomantais, the level of commitment)
What does “tiomantas” mean?
- commitment
- A strong promise or dedication to a cause, activity, person or course of action.Also: dedication, devotion, engagement.
“Tiomantas” with the article
Here is tiomantas after the article (an t-alt).
an tiomantas
the commitment
No change after an
“Tiomantas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiomantas, the Irish word for commitment.
Léirigh sí tiomantas mór don obair.
She showed great commitment to the work.
Tá an tiomantas sin le moladh.
That commitment is to be praised.
Níl amhras ar bith faoi mo thiomantas.
There is no doubt about my commitment.
Thug an Rialtas tiomantas don Ghaeilge.
The Government gave a commitment to Irish.
Bhí easpa tiomantais le feiceáil san fhoireann.
A lack of commitment was visible in the team.
Tá tiomantas ag teastáil chun teanga a fhoghlaim.
Commitment is needed to learn a language.
Mhol an múinteoir a dtiomantas don tionscadal.
The teacher praised their commitment to the project.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Commitment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for commitment?
The Irish for commitment is tiomantas (pronounced “TYUM-un-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tiomantas in Irish?
Tiomantas is said like “TYUM-un-tus” (IPA /ˈtʲʊmˠən̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does tiomantas have a plural?
No plural form is given for tiomantas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tiomantas change to thiomantas or dtiomantas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiomantas becomes mo thiomantas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiomantas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tiomantas and gealltanas?
Tiomantas is commitment or dedication, while gealltanas is a specific promise or pledge, as in 'thug sé gealltanas dom'.
