HeyRuaHow to say “flight” in Irish
- Irish:
- teitheadh
- English:
- flight
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- teith, to flee (ag teitheadh, fleeing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TCHEH-hoo” /ˈtʲɛhuː/
- Genitive singular:
- teite, an teite (e.g. lá an teite, the day of the flight)
What does “teitheadh” mean?
- flight
- The act of running away from danger or from someone; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'teith' (flee).Also: fleeing, escape, running away, retreat.
Other Irish words for flight: eitilt (flight)
“Teitheadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, teitheadh means fleeing: it is the verbal noun of the verb teith (to flee). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Teitheadh” with the article
Here is teitheadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Teitheadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teitheadh, the Irish word for flight.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flight?
The Irish for flight is teitheadh (pronounced “TCHEH-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce teitheadh in Irish?
Teitheadh is said like “TCHEH-hoo” (IPA /ˈtʲɛhuː/).
Does teitheadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for teitheadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does teitheadh change to theitheadh or dteitheadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teitheadh becomes mo theitheadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteitheadh (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is 'on the run' in Irish?
Use 'ar a theitheadh' with the possessive, e.g. 'Tá sé ar a theitheadh' (he is on the run), 'Tá sí ar a teitheadh' (she is on the run).
What is the difference between 'teitheadh' and 'éalú'?
'Teitheadh' stresses fleeing from danger, while 'éalú' means escaping, e.g. from prison: 'éalú as an bpríosún'.
