Cutting in Irish (Teascadh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for cutting?

The Irish for cutting is teascadh (pronounced “TYAS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean amputation or truncation.

Q: Does teascadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Teascadh can mean cutting, amputation or truncation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “cutting” in Irish

Irish:: teascadh
English:: cutting, amputation, truncation
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “TYAS-kuh” /tʲaskə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: teasctha, an teasctha (e.g. am an teasctha, the time of the cutting)

What does “teascadh” mean?

“Teascadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

cutting: The verbal noun of the verb 'teasc': the act of cutting, lopping or chopping something off.Also: lopping, chopping, cutting off, amputation.

2 other meanings: amputation or truncation

2amputation: The surgical cutting off of a limb or part of the body.Also: severing.
3truncation: The shortening of something by cutting off part of it, as in mathematics or computing.Also: cutting short.

Other Irish words for cutting: gearradh (cutting)

“Teascadh” with the article

Here is teascadh after the article (an t-alt).

an teascadh

the cutting

No change after an

“Teascadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using teascadh, the Irish word for cutting.

Bhí teascadh na gcrann ar siúl ar maidin.

The lopping of the trees was going on this morning.

Rinne an dochtúir teascadh ar a chos.

The doctor amputated his leg.

Ní raibh gá le teascadh sa deireadh.

In the end there was no need for an amputation.

Tar éis an teasctha, bhí sé lag.

After the amputation, he was weak.

Is obair chrua é teascadh na sceach.

Cutting back the bushes is hard work.

Bhí an teascadh glan agus tapa.

The cut was clean and quick.

Labhair siad faoi theascadh an bhuiséid.

They talked about cutting the budget.

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Cutting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cutting?

The Irish for cutting is teascadh (pronounced “TYAS-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean amputation or truncation.

How do you pronounce teascadh in Irish?

Teascadh is said like “TYAS-kuh” (IPA /tʲaskə/).

Does teascadh have a plural?

No plural form is given for teascadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does teascadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Teascadh can mean cutting, amputation or truncation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does teascadh change to theascadh or dteascadh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teascadh becomes mo theascadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteascadh (eclipsis).

How is 'teascadh' different from 'gearradh'?

'Gearradh' is the everyday word for cutting; 'teascadh' suggests cutting off or lopping something completely, as in an amputation.

Cutting in Irish (Teascadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage