HeyRuaHow to say “incident” in Irish
- Irish:
- teagmhas
- English:
- incident, contingency
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOW-uss” /tʲaumˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- teagmhais (incidents)
- Genitive singular:
- teagmhais, an teagmhais (e.g. tuairisc an teagmhais, report of the incident)
- Genitive plural:
- teagmhas, na dteagmhas (e.g. líon na dteagmhas, the number of incidents)
What does “teagmhas” mean?
“Teagmhas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- incident
- Something that happens, especially an unexpected or notable event.Also: occurrence, event, happening.
1 other meaning: contingency
- 2contingency
- A possible event that may or may not happen, something to be prepared for.Also: eventuality, chance event.
“Teagmhas” with the article
The plural of incident in Irish is teagmhais. Here is teagmhas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teagmhas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teagmhas, the Irish word for incident.
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Incident in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incident?
The Irish for incident is teagmhas (pronounced “TYOW-uss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teagmhais. Depending on context it can also mean contingency.
How do you pronounce teagmhas in Irish?
Teagmhas is said like “TYOW-uss” (IPA /tʲaumˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of incident in Irish?
The plural of teagmhas is teagmhais; with the article, na teagmhais means “the incidents”. The genitive plural is teagmhas, as in líon na dteagmhas (the number of incidents).
Does teagmhas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teagmhas can mean incident or contingency, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teagmhas change to theagmhas or dteagmhas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teagmhas becomes mo theagmhas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteagmhas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teagmhas and eachtra?
Teagmhas is a neutral word for an incident or occurrence, often in reports, while eachtra suggests an adventure or a notable experience, as in a story.
