HeyRuaHow to say “offer” in Irish
- Irish:
- tairiscint
- English:
- offer, bid
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tairg, to offer (ag tairiscint, offering)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-ish-kint” /ˈt̪ˠaɾʲɪʃcɪnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- tairiscintí (offers)
- Genitive singular:
- tairisceana, na tairisceana (e.g. téarmaí na tairisceana, the terms of the offer)
- Genitive plural:
- tairiscintí, na dtairiscintí (e.g. glacadh na dtairiscintí, the acceptance of the offers)
What does “tairiscint” mean?
“Tairiscint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- offer
- Something put forward for someone to accept or refuse, such as a job, a price or help; it is also the verbal noun of the verb 'tairg' (offer).Also: offering, proposal.
1 other meaning: bid
- 2bid
- A price offered for something, for example at an auction or in a tender.Also: tender, offer price.
Other Irish words for offer: tairg (offer)
“Tairiscint” as a verbal noun
After ag, tairiscint means offering: it is the verbal noun of the verb tairg (to offer). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tairiscint” with the article
The plural of offer in Irish is tairiscintí. Here is tairiscint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tairiscint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tairiscint, the Irish word for offer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Offer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for offer?
The Irish for offer is tairiscint (pronounced “TAR-ish-kint”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tairiscintí. Depending on context it can also mean bid.
How do you pronounce tairiscint in Irish?
Tairiscint is said like “TAR-ish-kint” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾʲɪʃcɪnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of offer in Irish?
The plural of tairiscint is tairiscintí; with the article, na tairiscintí means “the offers”. The genitive plural is tairiscintí, as in glacadh na dtairiscintí (the acceptance of the offers).
Does tairiscint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tairiscint can mean offer or bid, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tairiscint change to thairiscint or dtairiscint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tairiscint becomes mo thairiscint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtairiscint (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tairiscint' and 'tairge'?
'Tairiscint' is an offer or bid, while 'tairge' means a product, something produced. Both come from the same root as the verb 'tairg'.
How do I say 'make an offer' in Irish?
Use 'tairiscint a dhéanamh' or 'tairiscint a thabhairt', for example 'Rinne sé tairiscint ar an gcarr'.
