HeyRuaHow to say “experience” in Irish
- Irish:
- taithí
- English:
- experience, familiarity, frequenting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAH-hee” /ˈt̪ˠahiː/
- Genitive singular:
- taithí, na taithí (e.g. easpa taithí, lack of experience)
What does “taithí” mean?
“Taithí” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- experience
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something over time.Also: practical experience, know-how.
2 other meanings: familiarity or frequenting
- 2familiarity
- Being used to something or accustomed to it, as in 'taithí a bheith agat ar rud'.Also: being used to, acquaintance, habit.
- 3frequenting
- The verbal noun of taithigh: the act of frequenting or resorting to a place, or practising something habitually.Also: frequentation, resort, practice.
Other Irish words for experience: eispéireas (experience)
“Taithí” with the article
Here is taithí after the article (an t-alt).
“Taithí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taithí, the Irish word for experience.
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Experience in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for experience?
The Irish for experience is taithí (pronounced “TAH-hee”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean familiarity or frequenting.
How do you pronounce taithí in Irish?
Taithí is said like “TAH-hee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠahiː/).
Does taithí have a plural?
No plural form is given for taithí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does taithí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taithí can mean experience, familiarity or frequenting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taithí change to thaithí or dtaithí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taithí becomes mo thaithí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaithí (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I'm used to it' in Irish?
Say 'Tá taithí agam air', literally 'I have experience of it'; to get used to something is 'dul i dtaithí ar rud'.
What is the difference between taithí and cleachtadh?
Taithí is experience or familiarity gained over time, while cleachtadh stresses practice or the habit of doing something, though they overlap.
