HeyRuaHow to say “heating” in Irish
- Irish:
- téamh
- English:
- heating, heating system
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tchayv” /tʲeːvˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- téimh, an téimh (e.g. córas an téimh, the heating system)
What does “téamh” mean?
“Téamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- heating
- The act of making something warm or hot; verbal noun of the verb téigh, to heat.Also: warming, heat up, reheating.
1 other meaning: heating system
- 2heating system
- The system or supply of heat used to keep a building warm.Also: heating, central heating.
Other Irish words for heating: goradh (warming)
“Téamh” with the article
Here is téamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Téamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téamh, the Irish word for heating.
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Heating in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heating?
The Irish for heating is téamh (pronounced “tchayv”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean heating system.
How do you pronounce téamh in Irish?
Téamh is said like “tchayv” (IPA /tʲeːvˠ/).
Does téamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for téamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does téamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Téamh can mean heating or heating system, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does téamh change to théamh or dtéamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téamh becomes mo théamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéamh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'téamh' and 'teas'?
'Teas' is heat itself, while 'téamh' is the act of heating or the heating system, as in 'téamh lárnach' (central heating).
How do you say global warming in Irish?
Global warming is 'téamh domhanda'.
