HeyRuaHow to say “damp” in Irish
- Irish:
- tais
- English:
- damp, soft-hearted, soft
- Word type:
- adjective
- Damper:
- níos taise
- Dampest:
- is taise
- Plural:
- taise
- Pronunciation:
- “tash” /t̪ˠaʃ/
What does “tais” mean?
“Tais” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- damp
- Slightly wet, moist or humid.Also: moist, humid, clammy.
2 other meanings: soft-hearted or soft
- 2soft-hearted
- Gentle, kind and compassionate in nature.Also: gentle, compassionate, kind, tender.
- 3soft
- Soft or weak, lacking firmness.Also: weak, indulgent.
“Tais” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is tais after fear (man, 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 thais. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear tais.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, taise. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir thaise; after other plurals it does not: aimsirí taise.
Damper, dampest, very damp
Tá an seomra seo níos taise ná an chistin. This room is damper than the kitchen.
| damper | níos taise | in the past tense: ní ba thaise |
|---|---|---|
| dampest | is taise | in the past tense: ba thaise |
| as damp as | chomh tais le | no change after chomh |
| very damp | an-tais | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too damp | róthais | ró- lenites |
“Tais” 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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Damp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for damp?
The Irish for damp is tais (pronounced “tash”). It comes after the noun: fear tais, a damp man; aimsir thais, damp weather.
How do you say damper and dampest in Irish?
níos taise is damper and is taise is dampest. In the past tense they become ní ba thaise and ba thaise.
Why does tais become thais?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aimsir thais (damp weather) but fear tais (a damp man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of tais?
With a plural noun tais becomes taise: fir thaise, aimsirí taise. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very damp in Irish?
an-tais. Too damp is róthais, and as damp as is chomh tais le.
Does tais have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tais can mean damp, soft-hearted or soft, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'tais' and 'fliuch'?
'Fliuch' means wet, while 'tais' means only slightly wet or damp, as in 'aimsir thais' (damp weather).
