HeyRuaHow to say “limitation” in Irish
- Irish:
- teorannú
- English:
- limitation, delimitation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- teorannaigh, to limit (ag teorannú, limiting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOR-uh-noo” /tʲoːɾˠən̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- teorannaithe, an teorannaithe (e.g. tréimhse an teorannaithe, the period of limitation)
What does “teorannú” mean?
“Teorannú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- limitation
- The act of limiting or restricting something; verbal noun of the verb teorannaigh.Also: restriction, limiting, restricting, confinement.
1 other meaning: delimitation
- 2delimitation
- The act of marking out or fixing the boundaries of something, such as land or an area.Also: demarcation, bounding, marking boundaries.
“Teorannú” as a verbal noun
After ag, teorannú means limiting: it is the verbal noun of the verb teorannaigh (to limit). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Teorannú” with the article
Here is teorannú after the article (an t-alt).
“Teorannú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teorannú, the Irish word for limitation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Limitation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for limitation?
The Irish for limitation is teorannú (pronounced “TYOR-uh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean delimitation.
How do you pronounce teorannú in Irish?
Teorannú is said like “TYOR-uh-noo” (IPA /tʲoːɾˠən̪ˠuː/).
Does teorannú have a plural?
No plural form is given for teorannú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does teorannú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teorannú can mean limitation or delimitation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teorannú change to theorannú or dteorannú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teorannú becomes mo theorannú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteorannú (eclipsis).
How is teorannú different from teorainn?
Teorainn is a border or limit itself, while teorannú is the act of limiting or delimiting, the verbal noun of teorannaigh.
