Output in Irish (Táirgeacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for output?

The Irish for output is táirgeacht (pronounced “TAWR-ig-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean yield.

Q: Does táirgeacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Táirgeacht can mean output or yield, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “output” in Irish

Irish:: táirgeacht
English:: output, yield
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TAWR-ig-yukht” /ˈt̪ˠaːɾʲəɟəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: táirgeachta, na táirgeachta (e.g. méadú na táirgeachta, the increase in output)

What does “táirgeacht” mean?

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

output: The amount produced by a factory, worker, farm or economy over a period.Also: production, outturn, productivity.

1 other meaning: yield

2yield: The amount of milk or crop that an animal or land produces.Also: milk yield, crop yield.

“Táirgeacht” with the article

Here is táirgeacht after the article (an t-alt).

an táirgeacht

the output

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Táirgeacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using táirgeacht, the Irish word for output.

Tá táirgeacht na monarchan ag ardú i mbliana.

The factory's output is rising this year.

Thit an táirgeacht go mór le linn na stailce.

Output fell sharply during the strike.

Ba mhaith linn leibhéal na táirgeachta a mhéadú.

We would like to raise the level of output.

Tá táirgeacht bhainne ard ag na ba seo.

These cows have a high milk yield.

Bhí laghdú ar an táirgeacht sa tionscal.

There was a drop in output in the industry.

Tá ardú beag i dtáirgeacht na feirme.

There is a slight rise in the farm's yield.

Déantar an táirgeacht a thomhas gach mí.

Output is measured every month.

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Output in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for output?

The Irish for output is táirgeacht (pronounced “TAWR-ig-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean yield.

How do you pronounce táirgeacht in Irish?

Táirgeacht is said like “TAWR-ig-yukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːɾʲəɟəxt̪ˠ/).

Does táirgeacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for táirgeacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does táirgeacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Táirgeacht can mean output or yield, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does táirgeacht change to tháirgeacht or dtáirgeacht?

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

What is the difference between táirgeacht and táirgeadh?

Táirgeadh is the act of producing, the verbal noun of táirg, while táirgeacht is the amount produced, the output or yield.

Output in Irish (Táirgeacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage