HeyRuaHow to say “congealing” in Irish
- Irish:
- téachtadh
- English:
- congealing, freezing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- téacht, to freeze (ag téachtadh, freezing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAYKH-tuh” /tʲeːxt̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- téachta, an téachta (e.g. am téachta na fola, the clotting time of the blood)
What does “téachtadh” mean?
“Téachtadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- congealing
- The verbal noun of 'téacht': the act of congealing, coagulating or setting, as when a liquid thickens or turns solid.Also: coagulation, clotting, setting, curdling.
1 other meaning: freezing
- 2freezing
- The process of freezing or becoming numb with cold; also verbal noun of 'téacht'.Also: chilling, numbing.
“Téachtadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, téachtadh means freezing: it is the verbal noun of the verb téacht (to freeze). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Téachtadh” with the article
Here is téachtadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Téachtadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téachtadh, the Irish word for congealing.
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Congealing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for congealing?
The Irish for congealing is téachtadh (pronounced “TYAYKH-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean freezing.
How do you pronounce téachtadh in Irish?
Téachtadh is said like “TYAYKH-tuh” (IPA /tʲeːxt̪ˠə/).
Does téachtadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for téachtadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does téachtadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Téachtadh can mean congealing or freezing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does téachtadh change to théachtadh or dtéachtadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téachtadh becomes mo théachtadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéachtadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'téachtadh' and 'téachtán'?
'Téachtadh' is the process of congealing or clotting, while 'téachtán' is the clot itself, as in 'téachtán fola', a blood clot.
