HeyRuaHow to say “record” in Irish
- Irish:
- taifead
- English:
- record, log, recording
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAF-ed” /t̪ˠafʲəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- taifid (records)
- Genitive singular:
- taifid, an taifid (e.g. uimhir an taifid, the record number)
- Genitive plural:
- taifead, na dtaifead (e.g. bunachar na dtaifead, the records database)
What does “taifead” mean?
“Taifead” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- record
- A written or stored account of facts or events kept so that it can be consulted later.Also: register, documentation, archive.
2 other meanings: log or recording
- 2log
- A chronological record of events, such as a logbook or a computer log.Also: logbook, journal.
- 3recording
- A sound or video recording of something.Also: sound recording, audio recording.
Other Irish words for record: iontráil (entry), ceirnín (record), taifead (record), curiarracht (record)
“Taifead” with the article
The plural of record in Irish is taifid. Here is taifead after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taifead” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taifead, the Irish word for record.
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Record in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for record?
The Irish for record is taifead (pronounced “TAF-ed”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taifid. Depending on context it can also mean log or recording.
How do you pronounce taifead in Irish?
Taifead is said like “TAF-ed” (IPA /t̪ˠafʲəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of record in Irish?
The plural of taifead is taifid; with the article, na taifid means “the records”. The genitive plural is taifead, as in bunachar na dtaifead (the records database).
Does taifead have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taifead can mean record, log or recording, depending on context; the first is the most common. Taifead also has its own entry as a verb meaning to record.
Why does taifead change to thaifead or dtaifead?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taifead becomes mo thaifead (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaifead (eclipsis).
Is 'taifead' used for a world record in sport?
No, a sporting record is usually 'curiarracht' or 'record', e.g. 'curiarracht dhomhanda'; 'taifead' means a stored account of information.
What is the related verb?
The verb is 'taifead' (to record), e.g. 'Thaifead siad an clár', and the verbal noun is 'taifeadadh'.
