HeyRuaHow to say “driving” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiomáint
- English:
- driving, drive, rush
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tiomáin, to drive (ag tiomáint, driving)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TCHIM-awntch” /ˈtʲimˠɑːnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- tiomáintí
- Genitive singular:
- tiomána, na tiomána (e.g. le linn na tiomána, during the driving)
- Genitive plural:
- tiomáintí, na dtiomáintí (e.g. fad na dtiomáintí, the length of the drives)
What does “tiomáint” mean?
“Tiomáint” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- driving
- The act of driving a vehicle or animals; verbal noun of the verb tiomáin.Also: drive, driving a car.
2 other meanings: drive or rush
- 2drive
- A journey made by car, or the force of driving something forward, as in hurling.Also: car journey, propulsion.
- 3rush
- Haste or hurry, a bustle of activity.Also: haste, hurry, bustle.
“Tiomáint” as a verbal noun
After ag, tiomáint means driving: it is the verbal noun of the verb tiomáin (to drive). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tiomáint” with the article
The plural of driving in Irish is tiomáintí. Here is tiomáint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tiomáint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiomáint, the Irish word for driving.
Other nouns in Irish
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Driving in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for driving?
The Irish for driving is tiomáint (pronounced “TCHIM-awntch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tiomáintí. Depending on context it can also mean drive or rush.
How do you pronounce tiomáint in Irish?
Tiomáint is said like “TCHIM-awntch” (IPA /ˈtʲimˠɑːnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of driving in Irish?
The plural of tiomáint is tiomáintí; with the article, it is na tiomáintí. The genitive plural is tiomáintí, as in fad na dtiomáintí (the length of the drives).
Does tiomáint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tiomáint can mean driving, drive or rush, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tiomáint change to thiomáint or dtiomáint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiomáint becomes mo thiomáint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiomáint (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I can drive' in Irish?
Say 'Tá tiomáint agam', literally 'I have driving'.
What is the word for a driver?
A driver is 'tiománaí'; 'tiomáint' is the activity of driving.
