Locker in Irish (Taisceadán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for locker?

The Irish for locker is taisceadán (pronounced “TASH-kuh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taisceadáin. Depending on context it can also mean repository.

Q: What is the plural of locker in Irish?

The plural of taisceadán is taisceadáin; with the article, na taisceadáin means “the lockers”. The genitive plural is taisceadán, as in seomra na dtaisceadán (the locker room).

Q: Does taisceadán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Taisceadán can mean locker or repository, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “locker” in Irish

Irish:: taisceadán
English:: locker, repository
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TASH-kuh-dawn” /ˈt̪ˠaʃcəd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: taisceadáin (lockers)
Genitive singular:: taisceadáin, an taisceadáin (e.g. eochair an taisceadáin, the locker key)
Genitive plural:: taisceadán, na dtaisceadán (e.g. seomra na dtaisceadán, the locker room)

What does “taisceadán” mean?

“Taisceadán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

locker: A small cupboard, often one that can be locked, where you keep your belongings, for example in a school or gym.Also: cabinet, safe-deposit box, repository.

1 other meaning: repository

2repository: A place or store where things such as documents or data are kept safely.Also: depository, store, archive.

“Taisceadán” with the article

The plural of locker in Irish is taisceadáin. Here is taisceadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an taisceadán

the locker

No change after an

na taisceadáin

the lockers

Plural: no change after na

“Taisceadán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using taisceadán, the Irish word for locker.

Chuir mé mo mhála sa taisceadán.

I put my bag in the locker.

Tá taisceadán ag gach dalta sa scoil.

Every pupil in the school has a locker.

Chaill mé eochair mo thaisceadáin arís.

I lost the key to my locker again.

Tá na taisceadáin sa halla taobh amuigh den seomra ranga.

The lockers are in the hall outside the classroom.

Níl an taisceadán seo faoi ghlas.

This locker isn't locked.

D'fhág sé a bhróga reatha i dtaisceadán sa linn snámha.

He left his runners in a locker at the swimming pool.

Bhí boladh uafásach i seomra na dtaisceadán.

There was an awful smell in the locker room.

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Locker in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for locker?

The Irish for locker is taisceadán (pronounced “TASH-kuh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taisceadáin. Depending on context it can also mean repository.

How do you pronounce taisceadán in Irish?

Taisceadán is said like “TASH-kuh-dawn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaʃcəd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of locker in Irish?

The plural of taisceadán is taisceadáin; with the article, na taisceadáin means “the lockers”. The genitive plural is taisceadán, as in seomra na dtaisceadán (the locker room).

Does taisceadán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Taisceadán can mean locker or repository, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does taisceadán change to thaisceadán or dtaisceadán?

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

Is 'taisceadán' related to 'taisce'?

Yes, it comes from 'taisce' (a store or treasure), and the verb 'taisc' means to store or deposit, so a 'taisceadán' is a place to store things.

What is the difference between 'taisceadán' and 'cófra'?

A 'cófra' is a general cupboard or press at home, while a 'taisceadán' is usually a personal locker, as in a school or gym.

Locker in Irish (Taisceadán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage