HeyRuaHow to say “influence” in Irish
- Irish:
- tionchar
- English:
- influence, effect
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYUNG-khur” /ˈtʲʊŋxəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- tionchair (influences)
- Genitive singular:
- tionchair, an tionchair (e.g. méid an tionchair, the extent of the influence)
- Genitive plural:
- tionchar, na dtionchar (e.g. anailís na dtionchar, the analysis of the influences)
What does “tionchar” mean?
“Tionchar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- influence
- The power to affect how someone or something develops, thinks or behaves.Also: sway, impact.
1 other meaning: effect
- 2effect
- A result or impact that one thing has on another.Also: impact, consequence.
“Tionchar” with the article
The plural of influence in Irish is tionchair. Here is tionchar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tionchar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tionchar, the Irish word for influence.
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Influence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for influence?
The Irish for influence is tionchar (pronounced “TYUNG-khur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tionchair. Depending on context it can also mean effect.
How do you pronounce tionchar in Irish?
Tionchar is said like “TYUNG-khur” (IPA /ˈtʲʊŋxəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of influence in Irish?
The plural of tionchar is tionchair; with the article, na tionchair means “the influences”. The genitive plural is tionchar, as in anailís na dtionchar (the analysis of the influences).
Does tionchar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tionchar can mean influence or effect, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tionchar change to thionchar or dtionchar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tionchar becomes mo thionchar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtionchar (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to influence someone' in Irish?
Use tionchar a imirt ar dhuine, or tionchar a bheith agat ar dhuine, e.g. Bhí tionchar aige orm.
What is the difference between tionchar and éifeacht?
Tionchar stresses influence or impact on something, while éifeacht means effect or efficacy, as in gan éifeacht, ineffective.
