HeyRuaHow to say “concentration” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiúchan
- English:
- concentration, thickening
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tiubhaigh, to thicken (ag tiúchan, thickening)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOO-khun” /ˈtʲuːxən̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tiúchana, na tiúchana (e.g. leibhéal na tiúchana, level of concentration)
What does “tiúchan” mean?
“Tiúchan” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- concentration
- The strength or density of a substance in a mixture or solution, as in chemistry.Also: density, strength of solution.
1 other meaning: thickening
- 2thickening
- The act or process of making something thicker or denser, the verbal noun of tiubhaigh.Also: condensation, concentrating.
“Tiúchan” as a verbal noun
After ag, tiúchan means thickening: it is the verbal noun of the verb tiubhaigh (to thicken). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tiúchan” with the article
Here is tiúchan after the article (an t-alt).
“Tiúchan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiúchan, the Irish word for concentration.
Other nouns in Irish
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Concentration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for concentration?
The Irish for concentration is tiúchan (pronounced “TYOO-khun”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean thickening.
How do you pronounce tiúchan in Irish?
Tiúchan is said like “TYOO-khun” (IPA /ˈtʲuːxən̪ˠ/).
Does tiúchan have a plural?
No plural form is given for tiúchan in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tiúchan have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tiúchan can mean concentration or thickening, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tiúchan change to thiúchan or dtiúchan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiúchan becomes mo thiúchan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiúchan (eclipsis).
Is tiúchan used for mental concentration?
No, tiúchan is for the strength of a substance; for mental focus use aird or comhchruinniú aigne.
