HeyRuaHow to say “cottage” in Irish
- Irish:
- teachín
- English:
- cottage, maisonette
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tyakh-EEN” /tʲaˈxiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- teachíní (cottages)
- Genitive singular:
- teachín, an teachín (e.g. doras an teachín, the door of the cottage)
- Genitive plural:
- teachíní, na dteachíní (e.g. díonta na dteachíní, the roofs of the cottages)
What does “teachín” mean?
“Teachín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cottage
- A small house, especially a simple one in the countryside.Also: small house, little house, cabin.
1 other meaning: maisonette
- 2maisonette
- A small self-contained dwelling, often on two floors within a larger building.Also: small dwelling.
“Teachín” with the article
The plural of cottage in Irish is teachíní. Here is teachín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teachín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teachín, the Irish word for cottage.
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Cottage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cottage?
The Irish for cottage is teachín (pronounced “tyakh-EEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teachíní. Depending on context it can also mean maisonette.
How do you pronounce teachín in Irish?
Teachín is said like “tyakh-EEN” (IPA /tʲaˈxiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of cottage in Irish?
The plural of teachín is teachíní; with the article, na teachíní means “the cottages”. The genitive plural is teachíní, as in díonta na dteachíní (the roofs of the cottages).
Does teachín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teachín can mean cottage or maisonette, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teachín change to theachín or dteachín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teachín becomes mo theachín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteachín (eclipsis).
How is 'teachín' different from 'teach'?
'Teachín' is the diminutive of 'teach', formed with the suffix -ín, so it means a small house or cottage.
Is 'teachín' the same as 'bothán'?
Both can mean a small dwelling, but 'bothán' suggests a rough hut or cabin, while 'teachín' is a proper small house or cottage.
