HeyRuaHow to say “project” in Irish
- Irish:
- tionscnamh
- English:
- project, initiative
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tionscain, to initiate (ag tionscnamh, initiating)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYIN-skuh-nuv” /ˈtʲɪnʲskənˠəw/
- Plural:
- tionscnaimh (projects)
- Genitive singular:
- tionscnaimh, an tionscnaimh (e.g. bainisteoir an tionscnaimh, the project manager)
- Genitive plural:
- tionscnamh, na dtionscnamh (e.g. maoiniú na dtionscnamh, the funding of the projects)
What does “tionscnamh” mean?
“Tionscnamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- project
- A planned piece of work or undertaking, especially one carried out over a period of time.Also: undertaking, scheme, venture.
1 other meaning: initiative
- 2initiative
- The act of starting or originating something; also the verbal noun of the verb tionscain, to begin or initiate.Also: origination, instigation, beginning.
Other Irish words for project: tionscadal (project), togra (project)
“Tionscnamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, tionscnamh means initiating: it is the verbal noun of the verb tionscain (to initiate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tionscnamh” with the article
The plural of project in Irish is tionscnaimh. Here is tionscnamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tionscnamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tionscnamh, the Irish word for project.
Other nouns in Irish
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Project in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for project?
The Irish for project is tionscnamh (pronounced “TYIN-skuh-nuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tionscnaimh. Depending on context it can also mean initiative.
How do you pronounce tionscnamh in Irish?
Tionscnamh is said like “TYIN-skuh-nuv” (IPA /ˈtʲɪnʲskənˠəw/).
What is the plural of project in Irish?
The plural of tionscnamh is tionscnaimh; with the article, na tionscnaimh means “the projects”. The genitive plural is tionscnamh, as in maoiniú na dtionscnamh (the funding of the projects).
Does tionscnamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tionscnamh can mean project or initiative, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tionscnamh change to thionscnamh or dtionscnamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tionscnamh becomes mo thionscnamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtionscnamh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tionscnamh and togra?
Both can mean project: tionscnamh is the usual word for a planned piece of work such as a school or building project, while togra often suggests a proposal or enterprise.
Is tionscnamh related to tionscal (industry)?
Yes, both come from the idea of starting or undertaking something, as in the verb tionscain, but tionscal means industry and tionscnamh means project or initiative.
