HeyRuaHow to say “housing” in Irish
- Irish:
- tithíocht
- English:
- housing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TI-hee-ukht” /ˈtʲɪhiːəxt/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tithíochta, na tithíochta (e.g. géarchéim na tithíochta, the housing crisis)
What does “tithíocht” mean?
- housing
- Houses and homes considered together, and the provision of them for people to live in.Also: house-building, provision of houses, accommodation, dwellings.
“Tithíocht” with the article
Here is tithíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an tithíocht
the housing
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Tithíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tithíocht, the Irish word for housing.
Tá ganntanas tithíochta sa chathair.
There is a housing shortage in the city.
Is fadhb mhór í an tithíocht anois.
Housing is a big problem now.
Tá cónaí orthu ar eastát tithíochta.
They live on a housing estate.
Gheall an rialtas níos mó tithíochta sóisialta.
The government promised more social housing.
Tá praghas na tithíochta ag ardú gach bliain.
The price of housing is rising every year.
Oibríonn sí i roinn na tithíochta.
She works in the housing department.
Caitheadh airgead mór ar thithíocht phoiblí.
A lot of money was spent on public housing.
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Housing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for housing?
The Irish for housing is tithíocht (pronounced “TI-hee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tithíocht in Irish?
Tithíocht is said like “TI-hee-ukht” (IPA /ˈtʲɪhiːəxt/).
Does tithíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tithíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tithíocht change to thithíocht or dtithíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tithíocht becomes mo thithíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtithíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tithíocht' and 'cóiríocht'?
'Tithíocht' is housing as a general or social issue, while 'cóiríocht' is accommodation, such as a place to stay or rent.
