HeyRuaHow to say “giving” in Irish
- Irish:
- tabhairt
- English:
- giving, bringing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tabhair, to give (ag tabhairt, giving)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tohrt” /t̪ˠoːɾˠtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- tabhartha, na tabhartha (e.g. am na tabhartha, the time of giving)
What does “tabhairt” mean?
“Tabhairt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- giving
- The act of giving or handing something to someone; it is the verbal noun of the verb tabhair.Also: bestowing, handing over, granting.
1 other meaning: bringing
- 2bringing
- The act of bringing or taking something or someone somewhere; verbal noun of tabhair.Also: taking, carrying.
Other Irish words for giving: tabhartasach (generous)
“Tabhairt” as a verbal noun
After ag, tabhairt means giving: it is the verbal noun of the verb tabhair (to give). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tabhairt” with the article
Here is tabhairt after the article (an t-alt).
“Tabhairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tabhairt, the Irish word for giving.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Giving in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for giving?
The Irish for giving is tabhairt (pronounced “tohrt”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean bringing.
How do you pronounce tabhairt in Irish?
Tabhairt is said like “tohrt” (IPA /t̪ˠoːɾˠtʲ/).
Does tabhairt have a plural?
No plural form is given for tabhairt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tabhairt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tabhairt can mean giving or bringing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tabhairt change to thabhairt or dtabhairt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tabhairt becomes mo thabhairt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtabhairt (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tabhairt and tabhartas?
Tabhairt is the act of giving (verbal noun of tabhair), while tabhartas is the thing given, a gift or donation.
What does 'ag tabhairt amach' mean?
Besides 'handing out', 'ag tabhairt amach do dhuine' means scolding someone, as in 'Bhí sí ag tabhairt amach dom'.
