HeyRuaHow to say “exhibition” in Irish
- Irish:
- taispeántas
- English:
- exhibition, show, demonstration
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TASH-pawn-tus” /ˈt̪ˠaʃpʲɑːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- taispeántais (exhibitions)
- Genitive singular:
- taispeántais, an taispeántais (e.g. oscailt an taispeántais, the opening of the exhibition)
- Genitive plural:
- taispeántas, na dtaispeántas (e.g. clár na dtaispeántas, the programme of the exhibitions)
What does “taispeántas” mean?
“Taispeántas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- exhibition
- A public display of things such as art, objects or products for people to look at.Also: display, exhibit, show.
2 other meanings: show or demonstration
- 2show
- A performance or display put on for an audience, such as a show of skill or entertainment.Also: performance, display, spectacle.
- 3demonstration
- An act of showing how something works or is done.Also: showing, display.
Other Irish words for exhibition: taispeántán (exhibition)
“Taispeántas” with the article
The plural of exhibition in Irish is taispeántais. Here is taispeántas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taispeántas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taispeántas, 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 taispeántas (pronounced “TASH-pawn-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taispeántais. Depending on context it can also mean show or demonstration.
How do you pronounce taispeántas in Irish?
Taispeántas is said like “TASH-pawn-tus” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaʃpʲɑːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of exhibition in Irish?
The plural of taispeántas is taispeántais; with the article, na taispeántais means “the exhibitions”. The genitive plural is taispeántas, as in clár na dtaispeántas (the programme of the exhibitions).
Does taispeántas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taispeántas can mean exhibition, show or demonstration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taispeántas change to thaispeántas or dtaispeántas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taispeántas becomes mo thaispeántas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaispeántas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between taispeántas and taispeáint?
Taispeáint is the verbal noun of taispeáin, the act of showing, while taispeántas is the thing shown, an exhibition or display.
Can I use seó instead of taispeántas?
Seó is used for entertainment shows, but for an art or trade exhibition taispeántas is the usual word.
