HeyRuaHow to say “reputation” in Irish
- Irish:
- teist
- English:
- reputation, testimony, test
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tesht” /tʲeʃtʲ/
- Plural:
- teisteanna (reputations)
- Genitive singular:
- teiste, na teiste (e.g. cosaint na teiste, defence of the reputation)
- Genitive plural:
- teisteanna, na dteisteanna (e.g. cosaint na dteisteanna, the defence of the reputations)
What does “teist” mean?
“Teist” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reputation
- The opinion people generally have of someone or something, their character or good name.Also: character, good name, repute.
2 other meanings: testimony or test
“Teist” with the article
The plural of reputation in Irish is teisteanna. Here is teist after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teist” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teist, the Irish word for reputation.
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Reputation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reputation?
The Irish for reputation is teist (pronounced “tesht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teisteanna. Depending on context it can also mean testimony or test.
How do you pronounce teist in Irish?
Teist is said like “tesht” (IPA /tʲeʃtʲ/).
What is the plural of reputation in Irish?
The plural of teist is teisteanna; with the article, na teisteanna means “the reputations”. The genitive plural is teisteanna, as in cosaint na dteisteanna (the defence of the reputations).
Does teist have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teist can mean reputation, testimony or test, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teist change to theist or dteist?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teist becomes mo theist (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteist (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teist and cáil?
Teist is the character people give you, often in phrases like 'tá teist mhaith air', while cáil and clú usually mean fame or renown. 'Teist' also covers a testimonial or reference.
Is teist the usual word for a school test?
Not usually: for a school or exam-style test learners normally use 'scrúdú' or 'tástáil', and 'teist' is mostly used for reputation or testimony.
