HeyRuaHow to say “contact” in Irish
- Irish:
- teagmháil
- English:
- contact, encounter
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- teagmhaigh, to meet (ag teagmháil, meeting)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOW-vaw-il” /ˈtʲaul̪ˠvˠaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- teagmhálacha (contacts)
- Genitive singular:
- teagmhála, na teagmhála (e.g. sonraí teagmhála, contact details)
- Genitive plural:
- teagmhálacha, na dteagmhálacha (e.g. liosta na dteagmhálacha, the list of contacts)
What does “teagmháil” mean?
“Teagmháil” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- contact
- Communication or connection between people, as when you keep in touch with someone.Also: touch, communication, connection.
2 other meanings: encounter
- 2contact
- The act or state of physically touching something.Also: touch, touching.
- 3encounter
- A meeting with someone or something, often by chance.Also: meeting.
Other Irish words for contact: cumarsáid (communication)
“Teagmháil” as a verbal noun
After ag, teagmháil means meeting: it is the verbal noun of the verb teagmhaigh (to meet). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Teagmháil” with the article
The plural of contact in Irish is teagmhálacha. Here is teagmháil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teagmháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teagmháil, the Irish word for contact.
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Contact in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contact?
The Irish for contact is teagmháil (pronounced “TYOW-vaw-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teagmhálacha. Depending on context it can also mean encounter.
How do you pronounce teagmháil in Irish?
Teagmháil is said like “TYOW-vaw-il” (IPA /ˈtʲaul̪ˠvˠaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of contact in Irish?
The plural of teagmháil is teagmhálacha; with the article, na teagmhálacha means “the contacts”. The genitive plural is teagmhálacha, as in liosta na dteagmhálacha (the list of contacts).
Does teagmháil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teagmháil can mean contact or encounter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teagmháil change to theagmháil or dteagmháil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teagmháil becomes mo theagmháil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteagmháil (eclipsis).
How do I say 'get in touch with' in Irish?
Use 'dul i dteagmháil le', for example 'Rachaidh mé i dteagmháil leat' means 'I'll get in touch with you'.
Is 'teagmháil' the same as 'tadhall'?
'Tadhall' is mainly the sense of touch, while 'teagmháil' is usually contact or communication, as in 'i dteagmháil le'.
