HeyRuaHow to say “dream” in Irish
- Irish:
- taibhreamh
- English:
- dream, vision
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIV-ruv” /ˈt̪ˠaiɾʲəw/
- Plural:
- taibhrimh (dreams)
- Genitive singular:
- taibhrimh, an taibhrimh (e.g. brí an taibhrimh, the meaning of the dream)
- Genitive plural:
- taibhreamh, na dtaibhreamh (e.g. brí na dtaibhreamh, the meaning of dreams)
What does “taibhreamh” mean?
“Taibhreamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dream
- A series of images and events experienced in sleep; also the verbal noun of taibhrigh, the act of dreaming.Also: dreaming, vision.
1 other meaning: vision
- 2vision
- A vision or revelation seen as if in a dream, especially in a religious sense.Also: revelation, apparition.
Other Irish words for dream: aisling (dream), fís (vision), brionglóid (dream)
“Taibhreamh” with the article
The plural of dream in Irish is taibhrimh. Here is taibhreamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taibhreamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taibhreamh, the Irish word for dream.
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Dream in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dream?
The Irish for dream is taibhreamh (pronounced “TIV-ruv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taibhrimh. Depending on context it can also mean vision.
How do you pronounce taibhreamh in Irish?
Taibhreamh is said like “TIV-ruv” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaiɾʲəw/).
What is the plural of dream in Irish?
The plural of taibhreamh is taibhrimh; with the article, na taibhrimh means “the dreams”. The genitive plural is taibhreamh, as in brí na dtaibhreamh (the meaning of dreams).
Does taibhreamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taibhreamh can mean dream or vision, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taibhreamh change to thaibhreamh or dtaibhreamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taibhreamh becomes mo thaibhreamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaibhreamh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between taibhreamh, brionglóid and aisling?
Brionglóid is the most common word for an ordinary dream, taibhreamh is more literary or regional and can mean a vision, and aisling often means a visionary dream or a poetic vision.
