HeyRuaHow to say “repository” in Irish
- Irish:
- taisclann
- English:
- repository, treasury
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TASH-klun” /ˈt̪ˠaʃkl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- taisclanna (repositories)
- Genitive singular:
- taisclainne, na taisclainne (e.g. doras na taisclainne, the door of the repository)
- Genitive plural:
- taisclann, na dtaisclann (e.g. liosta na dtaisclann, the list of repositories)
What does “taisclann” mean?
“Taisclann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- repository
- A place where things are stored or kept safe, such as records, documents or valuables.Also: depository, store, archive, storehouse.
1 other meaning: treasury
- 2treasury
- A store or collection of valuable things, used literally or figuratively.Also: treasure house, storehouse.
“Taisclann” with the article
The plural of repository in Irish is taisclanna. Here is taisclann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taisclann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taisclann, the Irish word for repository.
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Repository in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for repository?
The Irish for repository is taisclann (pronounced “TASH-klun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is taisclanna. Depending on context it can also mean treasury.
How do you pronounce taisclann in Irish?
Taisclann is said like “TASH-klun” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaʃkl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of repository in Irish?
The plural of taisclann is taisclanna; with the article, na taisclanna means “the repositories”. The genitive plural is taisclann, as in liosta na dtaisclann (the list of repositories).
Does taisclann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taisclann can mean repository or treasury, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taisclann change to thaisclann or dtaisclann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taisclann becomes mo thaisclann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaisclann (eclipsis).
What is the difference between taisclann and cartlann?
Cartlann is specifically an archive of records, while taisclann is a more general word for any repository or store of valuable things. The word is built from taisce 'treasure, store' and the suffix -lann 'place'.
