HeyRuaHow to say “escapee” in Irish
- Irish:
- teifeach
- English:
- escapee, person seeking refuge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TEF-ukh” /ˈtʲɛfʲəx/
- Plural:
- teifigh (escapees)
- Genitive singular:
- teifigh, an teifigh (e.g. ainm an teifigh, the name of the escapee)
- Genitive plural:
- teifeach, na dteifeach (e.g. líon na dteifeach, the number of escapees)
What does “teifeach” mean?
“Teifeach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- escapee
- A person who has run away or fled, for example from the law, from danger or from home.Also: person on the run, absconder, one who has fled.
1 other meaning: person seeking refuge
- 2person seeking refuge
- A person who has fled their home or country to find safety elsewhere.Also: asylum seeker, displaced person.
“Teifeach” with the article
The plural of escapee in Irish is teifigh. Here is teifeach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teifeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teifeach, the Irish word for escapee.
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Escapee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for escapee?
The Irish for escapee is teifeach (pronounced “TEF-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teifigh. Depending on context it can also mean person seeking refuge.
How do you pronounce teifeach in Irish?
Teifeach is said like “TEF-ukh” (IPA /ˈtʲɛfʲəx/).
What is the plural of escapee in Irish?
The plural of teifeach is teifigh; with the article, na teifigh means “the escapees”. The genitive plural is teifeach, as in líon na dteifeach (the number of escapees).
Does teifeach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teifeach can mean escapee or person seeking refuge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teifeach change to theifeach or dteifeach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teifeach becomes mo theifeach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteifeach (eclipsis).
Is 'teifeach' the usual word for a refugee?
In modern official usage 'dídeanaí' is the normal word for a refugee, while 'teifeach' suggests someone who has fled or is on the run.
