HeyRuaHow to say “future” in Irish
- Irish:
- todhchaí
- English:
- future
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOW-khee” /ˈt̪ˠəuxiː/
- Genitive singular:
- todhchaí, na todhchaí (e.g. pleananna na todhchaí, plans for the future)
What does “todhchaí” mean?
- future
- The time that is still to come, after the present.Also: time to come, the future, days ahead.
Other Irish words for future: fáistineach (future)
“Todhchaí” with the article
Here is todhchaí after the article (an t-alt).
“Todhchaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using todhchaí, the Irish word for future.
Other nouns in Irish
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Future in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for future?
The Irish for future is todhchaí (pronounced “TOW-khee”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce todhchaí in Irish?
Todhchaí is said like “TOW-khee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠəuxiː/).
Does todhchaí have a plural?
No plural form is given for todhchaí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does todhchaí change to thodhchaí or dtodhchaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) todhchaí becomes mo thodhchaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtodhchaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'todhchaí' and 'fáistineach'?
'Todhchaí' is the future as time to come, while 'an aimsir fháistineach' is the future tense in grammar. 'Fáistine' means a prophecy or prediction.
How do I say 'in the future'?
Say 'sa todhchaí' or 'amach anseo', which is very common in speech.
