HeyRuaHow to say “production” in Irish
- Irish:
- táirgeadh
- English:
- production, output
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- táirg, to produce (ag táirgeadh, producing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAWR-ig-uh” /ˈt̪ˠaːɾʲəɡə/
- Genitive singular:
- táirgthe, an táirgthe (e.g. próiseas an táirgthe, the production process)
What does “táirgeadh” mean?
“Táirgeadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- production
- The act of producing or manufacturing something; it is the verbal noun of the verb táirg.Also: producing, manufacture, manufacturing.
1 other meaning: output
- 2output
- The amount of something that is produced, for example by a factory or a country.Also: yield, production level.
Other Irish words for production: léiriúchán (production)
“Táirgeadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, táirgeadh means producing: it is the verbal noun of the verb táirg (to produce). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Táirgeadh” with the article
Here is táirgeadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Táirgeadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using táirgeadh, the Irish word for production.
Other nouns in Irish
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Production in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for production?
The Irish for production is táirgeadh (pronounced “TAWR-ig-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean output.
How do you pronounce táirgeadh in Irish?
Táirgeadh is said like “TAWR-ig-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːɾʲəɡə/).
Does táirgeadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for táirgeadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does táirgeadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Táirgeadh can mean production or output, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does táirgeadh change to tháirgeadh or dtáirgeadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) táirgeadh becomes mo tháirgeadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtáirgeadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between táirgeadh and táirge?
Táirgeadh is the process of producing, production, while táirge is the thing produced, a product. So táirgeadh earraí means the production of goods, and táirge nua means a new product.
