HeyRuaHow to say “fit” in Irish
- Irish:
- tallann
- English:
- fit, talent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAL-un” /ˈt̪ˠal̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- tallanna (fits)
- Genitive singular:
- tallainne, na tallainne (e.g. i lár na tallainne, in the middle of the fit)
- Genitive plural:
- tallann, na dtallann (e.g. i ndiaidh na dtallann, after the fits)
What does “tallann” mean?
“Tallann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fit
- A sudden fit or impulse, such as a fit of temper or a burst of energy.Also: impulse, spell, burst, fit of temper.
“Tallann” with the article
The plural of fit in Irish is tallanna. Here is tallann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tallann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tallann, the Irish word for fit.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fit?
The Irish for fit is tallann (pronounced “TAL-un”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tallanna. Depending on context it can also mean talent.
How do you pronounce tallann in Irish?
Tallann is said like “TAL-un” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠal̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of fit in Irish?
The plural of tallann is tallanna; with the article, na tallanna means “the fits”. The genitive plural is tallann, as in i ndiaidh na dtallann (after the fits).
Does tallann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tallann can mean fit or talent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tallann change to thallann or dtallann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tallann becomes mo thallann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtallann (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tallann and taom?
Both mean a fit, but taom is often used for illnesses or emotions (taom croí, a heart attack), while tallann suggests a sudden impulse or fit of temper.
