HeyRuaHow to say “mark” in Irish
- Irish:
- tí
- English:
- mark, point of doing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tee” /tʲiː/
- Plural:
- tíonna (marks)
- Genitive singular:
- tí, an tí (e.g. lár an tí, the centre of the mark)
- Genitive plural:
- tíonna, na dtíonna (e.g. líon na dtíonna, the number of targets)
What does “tí” mean?
“Tí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mark
- A mark or target that someone aims at.Also: target, aim.
“Tí” with the article
The plural of mark in Irish is tíonna. Here is tí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tí, the Irish word for mark.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “tí”
Mark in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mark?
The Irish for mark is tí (pronounced “tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tíonna. Depending on context it can also mean point of doing.
How do you pronounce tí in Irish?
Tí is said like “tee” (IPA /tʲiː/).
What is the plural of mark in Irish?
The plural of tí is tíonna; with the article, na tíonna means “the marks”. The genitive plural is tíonna, as in líon na dtíonna (the number of targets).
Does tí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tí can mean mark or point of doing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tí change to thí or dtí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tí becomes mo thí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtí (eclipsis).
Is 'tí' in 'ar tí' the same word as 'tí' meaning 'of the house'?
No. 'An tí' is the genitive of 'teach' (house), while 'ar tí' (about to) uses a separate noun 'tí' meaning a mark or aim.
How do I use 'ar tí'?
Follow it with a verbal noun: 'tá sé ar tí imeacht' means he is about to leave.
