HeyRuaHow to say “message” in Irish
- Irish:
- teachtaireacht
- English:
- message, errand
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAKH-tuh-ruhkht” /ˈtʲaxt̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- teachtaireachtaí (messages)
- Genitive singular:
- teachtaireachta, na teachtaireachta (e.g. ábhar na teachtaireachta, the content of the message)
- Genitive plural:
- teachtaireachtaí, na dteachtaireachtaí (e.g. líon na dteachtaireachtaí, the number of messages)
What does “teachtaireacht” mean?
“Teachtaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- message
- A piece of information, spoken or written, sent from one person to another.Also: communication, note, text.
1 other meaning: errand
- 2errand
- A short trip made to deliver something or carry out a task for someone.Also: mission, commission.
“Teachtaireacht” with the article
The plural of message in Irish is teachtaireachtaí. Here is teachtaireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teachtaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teachtaireacht, the Irish word for message.
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Message in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for message?
The Irish for message is teachtaireacht (pronounced “TYAKH-tuh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teachtaireachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean errand.
How do you pronounce teachtaireacht in Irish?
Teachtaireacht is said like “TYAKH-tuh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈtʲaxt̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of message in Irish?
The plural of teachtaireacht is teachtaireachtaí; with the article, na teachtaireachtaí means “the messages”. The genitive plural is teachtaireachtaí, as in líon na dteachtaireachtaí (the number of messages).
Does teachtaireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teachtaireacht can mean message or errand, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teachtaireacht change to theachtaireacht or dteachtaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teachtaireacht becomes mo theachtaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteachtaireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teachtaireacht and teachtaire?
Teachtaireacht is the message itself, while teachtaire is the messenger who carries it.
How do I say 'send a text' in Irish?
You can say 'teachtaireacht téacs a sheoladh', or simply 'téacs a chur'.
