HeyRuaHow to say “experienced” in Irish
- Irish:
- taithíoch
- English:
- experienced, accustomed
- Word type:
- adjective
- More experienced:
- níos taithíche
- Most experienced:
- is taithíche
- Plural:
- taithíocha
- Pronunciation:
- “TA-hee-ukh” /ˈt̪ˠahiːəx/
What does “taithíoch” mean?
“Taithíoch” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- experienced
- Having a lot of practice or experience in something.Also: practised, seasoned, skilled.
1 other meaning: accustomed
- 2accustomed
- Used to something through habit or familiarity.Also: used to, familiar, habituated.
“Taithíoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is taithíoch after múinteoir (teacher, masculine), after banaltra (nurse, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: banaltra thaithíoch. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: múinteoir taithíoch.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, taithíocha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: banaltraí taithíocha.
More experienced, most experienced, very experienced
Tá Máire níos taithíche ná a deartháir. Máire is more experienced than her brother.
| more experienced | níos taithíche | in the past tense: ní ba thaithíche |
|---|---|---|
| most experienced | is taithíche | in the past tense: ba thaithíche |
| as experienced as | chomh taithíoch le | no change after chomh |
| very experienced | an-taithíoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too experienced | róthaithíoch | ró- lenites |
“Taithíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Experienced in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for experienced?
The Irish for experienced is taithíoch (pronounced “TA-hee-ukh”). It comes after the noun: múinteoir taithíoch, an experienced teacher; banaltra thaithíoch, an experienced nurse.
How do you say more experienced and most experienced in Irish?
níos taithíche is more experienced and is taithíche is most experienced. In the past tense they become ní ba thaithíche and ba thaithíche.
Why does taithíoch become thaithíoch?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So banaltra thaithíoch (an experienced nurse) but múinteoir taithíoch (an experienced teacher), because múinteoir is masculine.
What is the plural of taithíoch?
With a plural noun taithíoch becomes taithíocha: múinteoirí taithíocha, banaltraí taithíocha.
How do you say very experienced in Irish?
an-taithíoch. Too experienced is róthaithíoch, and as experienced as is chomh taithíoch le.
Does taithíoch have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taithíoch can mean experienced or accustomed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'taithíoch' and 'cleachtach'?
Both can mean experienced or used to something; 'taithíoch' comes from 'taithí' (experience), while 'cleachtach' comes from 'cleachtadh' (practice) and is often used for habitual practice.
