HeyRuaHow to say “eminence” in Irish
- Irish:
- teamhair
- English:
- eminence, Tara
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOW-ir” /tʲaurʲ/
- Plural:
- teamhracha (eminences)
- Genitive singular:
- teamhrach, na teamhrach (e.g. Ard Rí na Teamhrach, the High King of Tara)
- Genitive plural:
- teamhracha, na dteamhracha (e.g. ar bharr na dteamhracha, on top of the heights)
What does “teamhair” mean?
“Teamhair” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- eminence
- An elevated place or height with a commanding view, especially as a site of assembly or kingship.Also: height, hill, elevated place.
1 other meaning: Tara
- 2Tara
- Used as a proper noun, 'Teamhair' or 'Teamhair na Rí' is the Hill of Tara in Co. Meath, ancient seat of the high kings of Ireland.Also: Hill of Tara.
“Teamhair” with the article
The plural of eminence in Irish is teamhracha. Here is teamhair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teamhair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teamhair, the Irish word for eminence.
Other nouns in Irish
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Eminence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for eminence?
The Irish for eminence is teamhair (pronounced “TYOW-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teamhracha. Depending on context it can also mean Tara.
How do you pronounce teamhair in Irish?
Teamhair is said like “TYOW-ir” (IPA /tʲaurʲ/).
What is the plural of eminence in Irish?
The plural of teamhair is teamhracha; with the article, na teamhracha means “the eminences”. The genitive plural is teamhracha, as in ar bharr na dteamhracha (on top of the heights).
Does teamhair have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teamhair can mean eminence or Tara, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teamhair change to theamhair or dteamhair?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teamhair becomes mo theamhair (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteamhair (eclipsis).
Why do I see 'Teamhrach' in 'Cnoc na Teamhrach'?
Teamhrach is the genitive of Teamhair, so 'Cnoc na Teamhrach' means 'the Hill of Tara'. The place name takes the article in the genitive.
