HeyRuaHow to say “house” in Irish
- Irish:
- teach
- English:
- house, household, building
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “tyakh” /tʲax/
- Plural:
- tithe (houses)
- Genitive singular:
- tí, an tí (e.g. doras an tí, the door of the house)
- Genitive plural:
- tithe, na dtithe (e.g. praghsanna na dtithe, house prices)
What does “teach” mean?
“Teach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- house
- A building where people live.Also: home, dwelling.
2 other meanings: household or building
- 2household
- The people living together in one home, a household or family.Also: family, home.
- 3building
- A building used for a particular purpose, as in a public house or a school house.Also: establishment, premises.
Other Irish words for house: áras (building)
“Teach” with the article
The plural of house in Irish is tithe. Here is teach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teach, the Irish word for house.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Phrases with “teach”
House in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for house?
The Irish for house is teach (pronounced “tyakh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tithe. Depending on context it can also mean household or building.
How do you pronounce teach in Irish?
Teach is said like “tyakh” (IPA /tʲax/).
What is the plural of house in Irish?
The plural of teach is tithe; with the article, na tithe means “the houses”. The genitive plural is tithe, as in praghsanna na dtithe (house prices).
Does teach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teach can mean house, household or building, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teach change to theach or dteach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teach becomes mo theach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'teach' and 'baile'?
'Teach' is the building itself, while 'baile' means home or town; 'sa bhaile' means at home and 'sa teach' means in the house.
Why do I see 'isteach' and 'istigh' with houses?
Use 'isteach sa teach' for going into the house (motion) and 'istigh sa teach' for being inside it (position).
