HeyRuaHow to say “dependence” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuilleamaí
- English:
- dependence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIL-yuh-mee” /ˈtʲɪlʲəmˠiː/
- Genitive singular:
- tuilleamaí, an tuilleamaí (e.g. leibhéal an tuilleamaí, the level of dependence)
What does “tuilleamaí” mean?
- dependence
- The state of relying on someone or something for support, used mostly in the phrase 'i dtuilleamaí' (dependent on).Also: reliance, dependency, dependent on.
Other Irish words for dependence: brath (dependence), brath (reliance), spleáchas (dependence), andúil (addiction)
“Tuilleamaí” with the article
Here is tuilleamaí after the article (an t-alt).
“Tuilleamaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuilleamaí, the Irish word for dependence.
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Dependence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dependence?
The Irish for dependence is tuilleamaí (pronounced “TIL-yuh-mee”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tuilleamaí in Irish?
Tuilleamaí is said like “TIL-yuh-mee” (IPA /ˈtʲɪlʲəmˠiː/).
Does tuilleamaí have a plural?
No plural form is given for tuilleamaí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tuilleamaí change to thuilleamaí or dtuilleamaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuilleamaí becomes mo thuilleamaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuilleamaí (eclipsis).
How is 'tuilleamaí' usually used?
Almost always in the phrase 'i dtuilleamaí' followed by a genitive, as in 'i dtuilleamaí a mhuintire' (dependent on his family).
What is the difference between 'tuilleamaí' and 'spleáchas'?
'Spleáchas' is the general and technical word for dependence, while 'tuilleamaí' is mainly idiomatic in 'i dtuilleamaí duine' (relying on someone).
