HeyRuaHow to say “pressure” in Irish
- Irish:
- teannadh
- English:
- pressure, strain, inflation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- teann, to tighten (ag teannadh, tightening)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAN-oo” /tʲanˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- teannaidh, an teannaidh (e.g. faoi bhrú an teannaidh, under the strain of pressure)
What does “teannadh” mean?
“Teannadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pressure
- Verbal noun of 'teann': the act of pressing, tightening or squeezing something, or the pressure applied.Also: pressing, squeeze, tightening.
2 other meanings: strain or inflation
- 2strain
- Effort, exertion or stress put on someone or something.Also: stress, exertion, effort.
- 3inflation
- The act of filling something with air or gas so that it swells.Also: inflating, pumping up.
Other Irish words for pressure: brú (pressure)
“Teannadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, teannadh means tightening: it is the verbal noun of the verb teann (to tighten). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Teannadh” with the article
Here is teannadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Teannadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teannadh, the Irish word for pressure.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pressure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pressure?
The Irish for pressure is teannadh (pronounced “TYAN-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean strain or inflation.
How do you pronounce teannadh in Irish?
Teannadh is said like “TYAN-oo” (IPA /tʲanˠə/).
Does teannadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for teannadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does teannadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teannadh can mean pressure, strain or inflation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teannadh change to theannadh or dteannadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teannadh becomes mo theannadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteannadh (eclipsis).
How is 'teannadh' different from 'teannas'?
'Teannadh' is the act of pressing or tightening, the verbal noun of 'teann', while 'teannas' means tension or tautness as a state, as in 'teannas polaitiúil'.
