HeyRuaHow to say “hotspot” in Irish
- Irish:
- teospota
- English:
- hotspot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAW-spo-tuh” /ˈtʲoːsˌpɔt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- teospotaí (hotspots)
- Genitive singular:
- teospota, an teospota (e.g. ainm an teospota, the name of the hotspot)
- Genitive plural:
- teospotaí, na dteospotaí (e.g. líon na dteospotaí, the number of the hotspots)
What does “teospota” mean?
- hotspot
- A place where wireless internet access is available, such as a Wi-Fi point in a café or a phone sharing its connection.Also: wifi hotspot, wireless hotspot, mobile hotspot.
“Teospota” with the article
The plural of hotspot in Irish is teospotaí. Here is teospota after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teospota” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teospota, the Irish word for hotspot.
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Hotspot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hotspot?
The Irish for hotspot is teospota (pronounced “TYAW-spo-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teospotaí.
How do you pronounce teospota in Irish?
Teospota is said like “TYAW-spo-tuh” (IPA /ˈtʲoːsˌpɔt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of hotspot in Irish?
The plural of teospota is teospotaí; with the article, na teospotaí means “the hotspots”. The genitive plural is teospotaí, as in líon na dteospotaí (the number of the hotspots).
Why does teospota change to theospota or dteospota?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teospota becomes mo theospota (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteospota (eclipsis).
Is 'teospota' used for a hotspot in a non-technical sense, like a trouble spot?
No, 'teospota' is mainly the computing term for a wireless access point; for a place of trouble or activity Irish would use other phrases, such as 'láthair chorraíola'.
