Errand-running in Irish (Timireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for errand-running?

The Irish for errand-running is timireacht (pronounced “TIM-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ministry.

Q: Does timireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Timireacht can mean errand-running or ministry, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “errand-running” in Irish

Irish:: timireacht
English:: errand-running, ministry
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TIM-ir-ukht” /ˈtʲɪmʲɪɾʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: timireachta, na timireachta (e.g. obair timireachta, errand work)

What does “timireacht” mean?

“Timireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

errand-running: The work of running errands or carrying messages for someone; service as a messenger or attendant.Also: errand, messenger service, running errands, attendance.

1 other meaning: ministry

2ministry: Religious or missionary work, especially service as an organiser or envoy in a movement or church.Also: mission work, organising, service.

“Timireacht” with the article

Here is timireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an timireacht

the errand-running

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Timireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using timireacht, the Irish word for errand-running.

Bhí sé ag timireacht don siopa ar feadh an tsamhraidh.

He was running errands for the shop all summer.

Ní maith liom an timireacht seo ar chor ar bith.

I don't like this errand-running at all.

Rinne sí timireacht dá máthair tinn.

She ran errands for her sick mother.

Is é an buachaill timireachta a thug an litir.

It was the errand boy who brought the letter.

Chaith sé blianta i mbun timireachta don Chonradh.

He spent years working as an organiser for the League.

Tá mo shaol caite le timireacht do dhaoine eile.

My life has been spent running errands for other people.

Bíonn go leor timireachta le déanamh san oifig.

There is plenty of running about to do in the office.

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Errand-running in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for errand-running?

The Irish for errand-running is timireacht (pronounced “TIM-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ministry.

How do you pronounce timireacht in Irish?

Timireacht is said like “TIM-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈtʲɪmʲɪɾʲəxt̪/).

Does timireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for timireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does timireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Timireacht can mean errand-running or ministry, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does timireacht change to thimireacht or dtimireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) timireacht becomes mo thimireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtimireacht (eclipsis).

How is timireacht related to timire?

A 'timire' is a messenger, attendant or organiser, and 'timireacht' is the work such a person does, for example 'ag timireacht' means running errands.

Errand-running in Irish (Timireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage