HeyRuaHow to say “exhibition” in Irish
- Irish:
- taispeántán
- English:
- exhibition, demonstration
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TASH-pyawn-tawn” /ˈt̪ˠaʃpʲaːn̪ˠt̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- taispeántáin (exhibitions)
- Genitive singular:
- taispeántáin, an taispeántáin (e.g. oscailt an taispeántáin, the opening of the exhibition)
- Genitive plural:
- taispeántán, na dtaispeántán (e.g. clár na dtaispeántán, the programme of exhibitions)
What does “taispeántán” mean?
“Taispeántán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- exhibition
- A public display of things such as art, goods or objects for people to see.Also: show, display, exhibit.
1 other meaning: demonstration
- 2demonstration
- A showing of how something works or is done.Also: showing, display.
Other Irish words for exhibition: taispeántas (exhibition)
“Taispeántán” with the article
The plural of exhibition in Irish is taispeántáin. Here is taispeántán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taispeántán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taispeántán, the Irish word for exhibition.
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Exhibition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exhibition?
The Irish for exhibition is taispeántán (pronounced “TASH-pyawn-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taispeántáin. Depending on context it can also mean demonstration.
How do you pronounce taispeántán in Irish?
Taispeántán is said like “TASH-pyawn-tawn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaʃpʲaːn̪ˠt̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of exhibition in Irish?
The plural of taispeántán is taispeántáin; with the article, na taispeántáin means “the exhibitions”. The genitive plural is taispeántán, as in clár na dtaispeántán (the programme of exhibitions).
Does taispeántán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taispeántán can mean exhibition or demonstration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taispeántán change to thaispeántán or dtaispeántán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taispeántán becomes mo thaispeántán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaispeántán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'taispeántán' and 'seó'?
'Taispeántán' is an exhibition or display of things, while 'seó' is usually a performance or entertainment show.
