HeyRuaHow to say “report” in Irish
- Irish:
- tásc
- English:
- report, fame
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tawsk” /t̪ˠaːsk/
- Plural:
- tásca (reports)
- Genitive singular:
- táisc, an táisc (e.g. fear inste an táisc, the bearer of the news)
- Genitive plural:
- tásc, na dtásc (e.g. scaipeadh na dtásc, the spreading of the reports)
What does “tásc” mean?
“Tásc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- report
- News or a report about someone or something, especially news of a death or of someone's whereabouts.Also: news, tidings, account, trace.
1 other meaning: fame
- 2fame
- Reputation or renown that people talk about.Also: repute, renown.
Other Irish words for report: tuairisc (report), tuarascáil (report), iomrá (report), tuairiscigh (report)
“Tásc” with the article
The plural of report in Irish is tásca. Here is tásc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tásc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tásc, the Irish word for report.
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Report in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for report?
The Irish for report is tásc (pronounced “tawsk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tásca. Depending on context it can also mean fame.
How do you pronounce tásc in Irish?
Tásc is said like “tawsk” (IPA /t̪ˠaːsk/).
What is the plural of report in Irish?
The plural of tásc is tásca; with the article, na tásca means “the reports”. The genitive plural is tásc, as in scaipeadh na dtásc (the spreading of the reports).
Does tásc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tásc can mean report or fame, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tásc change to thásc or dtásc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tásc becomes mo thásc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtásc (eclipsis).
What does 'gan tásc ná tuairisc' mean?
It means 'without any trace or news', e.g. Níl tásc ná tuairisc air, 'There is no sign of him at all'.
Is 'tásc' used in everyday speech?
Mostly in the fixed phrase 'tásc ná tuairisc'; for ordinary news use 'nuacht' or 'scéala'.
