HeyRuaHow to say “rescue” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarrtháil
- English:
- rescue, salvage, help
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tarrtháil, to rescue (ag tarrtháil, rescuing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-haw-il” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠhɑːlʲ/
- Plural:
- tarrthálacha (rescues)
- Genitive singular:
- tarrthála, na tarrthála (e.g. bád na tarrthála, the rescue boat)
- Genitive plural:
- tarrthálacha, na dtarrthálacha (e.g. líon na dtarrthálacha, the number of rescues)
What does “tarrtháil” mean?
“Tarrtháil” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rescue
- The act of saving someone or something from danger; it is also the verbal noun of the verb tarrtháil.Also: saving, rescuing, deliverance.
2 other meanings: salvage or help
“Tarrtháil” as a verbal noun
After ag, tarrtháil means rescuing: it is the verbal noun of the verb tarrtháil (to rescue). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tarrtháil” with the article
The plural of rescue in Irish is tarrthálacha. Here is tarrtháil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tarrtháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarrtháil, the Irish word for rescue.
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Rescue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rescue?
The Irish for rescue is tarrtháil (pronounced “TAR-haw-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tarrthálacha. Depending on context it can also mean salvage or help.
How do you pronounce tarrtháil in Irish?
Tarrtháil is said like “TAR-haw-il” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠhɑːlʲ/).
What is the plural of rescue in Irish?
The plural of tarrtháil is tarrthálacha; with the article, na tarrthálacha means “the rescues”. The genitive plural is tarrthálacha, as in líon na dtarrthálacha (the number of rescues).
Does tarrtháil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tarrtháil can mean rescue, salvage or help, depending on context; the first is the most common. Tarrtháil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to rescue.
Why does tarrtháil change to tharrtháil or dtarrtháil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarrtháil becomes mo tharrtháil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarrtháil (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to come to someone's rescue'?
Use teacht i dtarrtháil ar dhuine or teacht chun tarrthála ar dhuine, for example: Tháinig siad i dtarrtháil orm.
