HeyRuaHow to say “recovery” in Irish
- Irish:
- téarnamh
- English:
- recovery, escape
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- téarnaigh, to recover (ag téarnamh, recovering)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYR-nuv” /tʲeːɾˠn̪ˠəw/
- Genitive singular:
- téarnaimh, an téarnaimh (e.g. tréimhse téarnaimh, period of recovery)
What does “téarnamh” mean?
“Téarnamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- recovery
- The process of getting better after an illness, injury or difficulty; it is the verbal noun of the verb téarnaigh.Also: convalescence, getting better, recuperation.
1 other meaning: escape
- 2escape
- The act of escaping or getting away safely from danger.Also: getting away, survival.
Other Irish words for recovery: biseach (recovery)
“Téarnamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, téarnamh means recovering: it is the verbal noun of the verb téarnaigh (to recover). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Téarnamh” with the article
Here is téarnamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Téarnamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téarnamh, the Irish word for recovery.
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Recovery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recovery?
The Irish for recovery is téarnamh (pronounced “TAYR-nuv”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean escape.
How do you pronounce téarnamh in Irish?
Téarnamh is said like “TAYR-nuv” (IPA /tʲeːɾˠn̪ˠəw/).
Does téarnamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for téarnamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does téarnamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Téarnamh can mean recovery or escape, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does téarnamh change to théarnamh or dtéarnamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téarnamh becomes mo théarnamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéarnamh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between téarnamh and biseach?
Both refer to getting better: téarnamh is the process of recovery, while biseach means improvement, often in phrases like 'tháinig biseach air', he got better.
