HeyRuaHow to say “constant” in Irish
- Irish:
- tairiseach
- English:
- constant, loyal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More constant:
- níos tairisí
- Most constant:
- is tairisí
- Plural:
- tairiseacha
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-ish-uck” /ˈtaɾʲəʃəx/
What does “tairiseach” mean?
“Tairiseach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- constant
- Staying the same and not changing over time, especially in a technical or scientific sense.Also: steady, unchanging, invariable.
1 other meaning: loyal
- 2loyal
- Faithful and dependable towards a person or cause.Also: faithful, steadfast, trusty.
“Tairiseach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is tairiseach after luas (speed, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: aimsir thairiseach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: luas tairiseach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, tairiseacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: aimsirí tairiseacha.
More constant, most constant, very constant
Tá an teocht níos tairisí anseo ná amuigh. The temperature is more constant here than outside.
| more constant | níos tairisí | in the past tense: ní ba thairisí |
|---|---|---|
| most constant | is tairisí | in the past tense: ba thairisí |
| as constant as | chomh tairiseach le | no change after chomh |
| very constant | an-tairiseach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too constant | róthairiseach | ró- lenites |
“Tairiseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Constant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for constant?
The Irish for constant is tairiseach (pronounced “TAR-ish-uck”). It comes after the noun: luas tairiseach, a constant speed; aimsir thairiseach, constant weather.
How do you say more constant and most constant in Irish?
níos tairisí is more constant and is tairisí is most constant. In the past tense they become ní ba thairisí and ba thairisí.
Why does tairiseach become thairiseach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aimsir thairiseach (constant weather) but luas tairiseach (a constant speed), because luas is masculine.
What is the plural of tairiseach?
With a plural noun tairiseach becomes tairiseacha: luasanna tairiseacha, aimsirí tairiseacha.
How do you say very constant in Irish?
an-tairiseach. Too constant is róthairiseach, and as constant as is chomh tairiseach le.
Does tairiseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tairiseach can mean constant or loyal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'tairiseach' and 'tairise'?
'Tairise' usually means loyal or faithful, while 'tairiseach' is most often used for constant or steady, as in 'luas tairiseach' (constant speed). The noun 'tairiseach' means a constant in mathematics.
