HeyRuaHow to say “dryness” in Irish
- Irish:
- tirimeacht
- English:
- dryness, dullness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TIR-im-akht” /ˈtʲɪɾʲəmʲaxt/
- Genitive singular:
- tirimeachta, na tirimeachta (e.g. de bharr na tirimeachta, because of the dryness)
What does “tirimeacht” mean?
“Tirimeacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dryness
- The state of being dry, without water or moisture.Also: aridity, lack of moisture.
1 other meaning: dullness
- 2dullness
- The quality of being dry in manner or style, uninteresting or matter-of-fact.Also: dryness of manner, tedium.
“Tirimeacht” with the article
Here is tirimeacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tirimeacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tirimeacht, the Irish word for dryness.
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Dryness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dryness?
The Irish for dryness is tirimeacht (pronounced “TIR-im-akht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean dullness.
How do you pronounce tirimeacht in Irish?
Tirimeacht is said like “TIR-im-akht” (IPA /ˈtʲɪɾʲəmʲaxt/).
Does tirimeacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tirimeacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tirimeacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tirimeacht can mean dryness or dullness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tirimeacht change to thirimeacht or dtirimeacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tirimeacht becomes mo thirimeacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtirimeacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tirimeacht' and 'triomach'?
'Tirimeacht' is the general quality of dryness, while 'triomach' usually means a drought or spell of dry weather.
