HeyRuaHow to say “reference” in Irish
- Irish:
- tagairt
- English:
- reference, mention
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tagair, to refer (ag tagairt, referring)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAG-ar-tch” /ˈt̪ˠaɡəɾʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- tagairtí (references)
- Genitive singular:
- tagartha, na tagartha (e.g. leabhar tagartha, reference book)
- Genitive plural:
- tagairtí, na dtagairtí (e.g. liosta na dtagairtí, the list of references)
What does “tagairt” mean?
“Tagairt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reference
- A mention of or pointer to something, such as a source, person or document; also the verbal noun of the verb tagair, the act of referring.Also: referring, citation, reference number.
1 other meaning: mention
- 2mention
- A brief mention of or allusion to something in speech or writing.Also: allusion, hint.
“Tagairt” as a verbal noun
After ag, tagairt means referring: it is the verbal noun of the verb tagair (to refer). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tagairt” with the article
The plural of reference in Irish is tagairtí. Here is tagairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tagairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tagairt, the Irish word for reference.
Other nouns in Irish
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Reference in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reference?
The Irish for reference is tagairt (pronounced “TAG-ar-tch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tagairtí. Depending on context it can also mean mention.
How do you pronounce tagairt in Irish?
Tagairt is said like “TAG-ar-tch” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɡəɾʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of reference in Irish?
The plural of tagairt is tagairtí; with the article, na tagairtí means “the references”. The genitive plural is tagairtí, as in liosta na dtagairtí (the list of references).
Does tagairt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tagairt can mean reference or mention, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tagairt change to thagairt or dtagairt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tagairt becomes mo thagairt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtagairt (eclipsis).
Which preposition follows tagairt?
Use do: rinne sí tagairt don chruinniú, 'she referred to the meeting'.
Is tagairt the word for a job reference from an employer?
Not usually; for a character or job reference Irish prefers teistiméireacht or teastas, while tagairt means a mention or citation.
