HeyRuaHow to say “limited” in Irish
- Irish:
- teoranta
- English:
- limited, limited (company)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More limited:
- níos teoranta
- Most limited:
- is teoranta
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOR-un-ta” /ˈtʲoːɾˠən̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “teoranta” mean?
“Teoranta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- limited
- Having limits or restrictions; not unlimited in amount, scope or extent.Also: restricted, confined, finite.
1 other meaning: limited (company)
- 2limited (company)
- Used of a company whose members have limited liability, as in 'Teoranta' after a company name.Also: limited, ltd.
“Teoranta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is teoranta after am (time, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: aimsir theoranta. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: am teoranta.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, teoranta. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: aimsirí teoranta.
More limited, most limited, very limited
Tá an rogha níos teoranta anois. The choice is more limited now.
| more limited | níos teoranta | in the past tense: ní ba theoranta |
|---|---|---|
| most limited | is teoranta | in the past tense: ba theoranta |
| as limited as | chomh teoranta le | no change after chomh |
| very limited | an-teoranta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too limited | rótheoranta | ró- lenites |
“Teoranta” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Limited in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for limited?
The Irish for limited is teoranta (pronounced “TYOR-un-ta”). It comes after the noun: am teoranta, limited time; aimsir theoranta, limited weather.
How do you say more limited and most limited in Irish?
níos teoranta is more limited and is teoranta is most limited. In the past tense they become ní ba theoranta and ba theoranta.
Why does teoranta become theoranta?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aimsir theoranta (limited weather) but am teoranta (limited time), because am is masculine.
How do you say very limited in Irish?
an-teoranta. Too limited is rótheoranta, and as limited as is chomh teoranta le.
Does teoranta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teoranta can mean limited or limited (company), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'Teoranta' mean after a company name?
It means 'Limited', like Ltd in English, for example 'Gael Linn Teoranta'. It is often shortened to 'Teo.'
What is the opposite of teoranta?
The opposite is 'neamhtheoranta', meaning unlimited, as in 'am neamhtheoranta' (unlimited time).
