HeyRuaHow to say “hearth” in Irish
- Irish:
- teallach
- English:
- hearth, forge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAL-ukh” /ˈtʲal̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- teallaigh (hearths)
- Genitive singular:
- teallaigh, an teallaigh (e.g. cois an teallaigh, beside the hearth)
- Genitive plural:
- teallach, na dteallach (e.g. leaca na dteallach, the hearthstones)
What does “teallach” mean?
“Teallach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hearth
- The floor of a fireplace or the open fire area in a house, traditionally the centre of the home.Also: fireplace, fireside, hearthstone.
1 other meaning: forge
- 2forge
- The hearth of a smith's forge, where metal is heated.Also: smith's hearth, furnace.
Other Irish words for hearth: tinteán (hearth)
“Teallach” with the article
The plural of hearth in Irish is teallaigh. Here is teallach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teallach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teallach, the Irish word for hearth.
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Hearth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hearth?
The Irish for hearth is teallach (pronounced “TYAL-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teallaigh. Depending on context it can also mean forge.
How do you pronounce teallach in Irish?
Teallach is said like “TYAL-ukh” (IPA /ˈtʲal̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of hearth in Irish?
The plural of teallach is teallaigh; with the article, na teallaigh means “the hearths”. The genitive plural is teallach, as in leaca na dteallach (the hearthstones).
Does teallach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teallach can mean hearth or forge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teallach change to theallach or dteallach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teallach becomes mo theallach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteallach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teallach and tinteán?
Both mean hearth or fireside; tinteán is more common in everyday speech, while teallach is common in phrases like cois teallaigh and leac an teallaigh.
