HeyRuaHow to say “deputy” in Irish
- Irish:
- teachta
- English:
- deputy, messenger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAKH-tuh” /ˈtʲaxt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- teachtaí (deputies)
- Genitive singular:
- teachta, an teachta (e.g. oifig an teachta, the deputy's office)
- Genitive plural:
- teachtaí, na dteachtaí (e.g. tuarastail na dteachtaí, the deputies' salaries)
What does “teachta” mean?
“Teachta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- deputy
- An elected member of a parliament, especially a member of Dáil Éireann (a TD).Also: td, member of parliament, representative, legislator.
1 other meaning: messenger
- 2messenger
- A person sent with a message or on a mission on behalf of someone else.Also: envoy, emissary, delegate.
“Teachta” with the article
The plural of deputy in Irish is teachtaí. Here is teachta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teachta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teachta, the Irish word for deputy.
Other nouns in Irish
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Deputy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deputy?
The Irish for deputy is teachta (pronounced “TYAKH-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean messenger.
How do you pronounce teachta in Irish?
Teachta is said like “TYAKH-tuh” (IPA /ˈtʲaxt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of deputy in Irish?
The plural of teachta is teachtaí; with the article, na teachtaí means “the deputies”. The genitive plural is teachtaí, as in tuarastail na dteachtaí (the deputies' salaries).
Does teachta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teachta can mean deputy or messenger, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teachta change to theachta or dteachta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teachta becomes mo theachta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteachta (eclipsis).
What does TD stand for in Irish politics?
TD is short for 'Teachta Dála', a deputy of Dáil Éireann; the plural is 'Teachtaí Dála'.
Is 'teachta' related to 'teachtaireacht'?
Yes, both come from the idea of sending: 'teachtaireacht' means a message, and a 'teachtaire' is a messenger, while 'teachta' is now mostly used for a parliamentary deputy.
