Inference in Irish (Tátal): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for inference?

The Irish for inference is tátal (pronounced “TAW-tul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tátail.

Q: What is the plural of inference in Irish?

The plural of tátal is tátail; with the article, na tátail means “the inferences”. The genitive plural is tátal, as in bailíocht na dtátal (the validity of the inferences).

How to say “inference” in Irish

Irish:: tátal
English:: inference
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TAW-tul” /ˈt̪ˠaːt̪ˠəl̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: tátail (inferences)
Genitive singular:: tátail, an tátail (e.g. bailíocht an tátail, the validity of the inference)
Genitive plural:: tátal, na dtátal (e.g. bailíocht na dtátal, the validity of the inferences)

What does “tátal” mean?

inference: A conclusion reached by reasoning from facts or evidence.Also: conclusion, deduction.

“Tátal” with the article

The plural of inference in Irish is tátail. Here is tátal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tátal

the inference

No change after an

na tátail

the inferences

Plural: no change after na

“Tátal” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tátal, the Irish word for inference.

Bhain sé tátal as an méid a dúirt sí.

He drew a conclusion from what she said.

Is é an tátal is féidir a bhaint as sin ná go bhfuil sé ciontach.

The conclusion to be drawn from that is that he is guilty.

Ní aontaím leis an tátal sin.

I don't agree with that conclusion.

Tá bunús an tátail lag go leor.

The basis of the inference is fairly weak.

Bhain na taighdeoirí tátail éagsúla as na torthaí.

The researchers drew various conclusions from the results.

Bhí botún i mo thátal.

There was a mistake in my inference.

Ná bain tátal róluath as an scéal.

Don't jump to conclusions about the story.

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Inference in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for inference?

The Irish for inference is tátal (pronounced “TAW-tul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tátail.

How do you pronounce tátal in Irish?

Tátal is said like “TAW-tul” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːt̪ˠəl̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of inference in Irish?

The plural of tátal is tátail; with the article, na tátail means “the inferences”. The genitive plural is tátal, as in bailíocht na dtátal (the validity of the inferences).

Why does tátal change to thátal or dtátal?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tátal becomes mo thátal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtátal (eclipsis).

How do you say 'to infer' or 'to draw a conclusion' in Irish?

Use the phrase 'tátal a bhaint as', for example 'Bhain mé tátal as a chuid cainte', I inferred from his talk.

What is the difference between 'tátal' and 'conclúid'?

'Tátal' is a conclusion reached by reasoning, an inference, while 'conclúid' can also mean the ending or concluding part of something, such as an essay.

Inference in Irish (Tátal): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage