HeyRuaHow to say “heat” in Irish
- Irish:
- teas
- English:
- heat, fever, passion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tyass” /tʲasˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- teasa, an teasa (e.g. foinse teasa, source of heat)
What does “teas” mean?
“Teas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- heat
- The quality of being hot, or the warmth given off by a fire, the sun or a body.Also: warmth, hotness.
2 other meanings: fever or passion
“Teas” with the article
Here is teas after the article (an t-alt).
“Teas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teas, the Irish word for heat.
Other nouns in Irish
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Heat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heat?
The Irish for heat is teas (pronounced “tyass”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fever or passion.
How do you pronounce teas in Irish?
Teas is said like “tyass” (IPA /tʲasˠ/).
Does teas have a plural?
No plural form is given for teas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does teas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teas can mean heat, fever or passion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teas change to theas or dteas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teas becomes mo theas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teas and brothall?
Teas is the general word for heat, while brothall means close, sultry heat in the weather, as in 'tá brothall ann'.
How do I say central heating?
Central heating is teas lárnach, and 'téamh' is used for the act of heating something.
