HeyRuaHow to say “fall” in Irish
- Irish:
- titim
- English:
- fall, decrease
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tit, to fall (ag titim, falling)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TCHIT-im” /ˈtʲɪtʲəmʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- titime, na titime (e.g. tar éis na titime, after the fall)
What does “titim” mean?
“Titim” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fall
- The act of falling or dropping down; the verbal noun of the verb 'tit' (fall).Also: falling, drop, tumble.
“Titim” as a verbal noun
After ag, titim means falling: it is the verbal noun of the verb tit (to fall). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Titim” with the article
Here is titim after the article (an t-alt).
“Titim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using titim, the Irish word for fall.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Fall in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fall?
The Irish for fall is titim (pronounced “TCHIT-im”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean decrease.
How do you pronounce titim in Irish?
Titim is said like “TCHIT-im” (IPA /ˈtʲɪtʲəmʲ/).
Does titim have a plural?
No plural form is given for titim in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does titim have more than one meaning?
Yes. Titim can mean fall or decrease, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does titim change to thitim or dtitim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) titim becomes mo thitim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtitim (eclipsis).
How do I say 'falling asleep' in Irish?
Use 'ag titim i mo chodladh' (I am falling asleep), changing the possessive for each person, e.g. 'ag titim ina codladh' for she.
Does 'titim amach' mean only to fall out?
'Titim amach' can mean a quarrel, but 'tharla' or 'thit amach' is also used for something that happened: 'Cad a thit amach?' means 'What happened?'.
