HeyRuaHow to say “heat” in Irish
- Irish:
- teaspach
- English:
- heat, exuberance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAS-pukh” /tʲasˠpˠəx/
- Genitive singular:
- teaspaigh, an teaspaigh (e.g. tonn teaspaigh, heatwave)
What does “teaspach” mean?
“Teaspach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- heat
- Warmth, especially sultry or hot weather.Also: warmth, sultriness, hot weather.
“Teaspach” with the article
Here is teaspach after the article (an t-alt).
“Teaspach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teaspach, the Irish word for heat.
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Heat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heat?
The Irish for heat is teaspach (pronounced “TYAS-pukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean exuberance.
How do you pronounce teaspach in Irish?
Teaspach is said like “TYAS-pukh” (IPA /tʲasˠpˠəx/).
Does teaspach have a plural?
No plural form is given for teaspach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does teaspach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teaspach can mean heat or exuberance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teaspach change to theaspach or dteaspach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teaspach becomes mo theaspach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteaspach (eclipsis).
How is 'teaspach' different from 'teas'?
'Teas' is plain heat, while 'teaspach' suggests sultry hot weather or, of people, exuberant high spirits: 'tá teaspach ar an gcapall' means the horse is frisky.
What does 'bain an teaspach de' mean?
It means to take someone down a peg or cool their ardour, as in 'bhain sin an teaspach de'.
