HeyRuaHow to say “research” in Irish
- Irish:
- taighde
- English:
- research
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- taighd, to research (ag taighde, researching)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYE-djuh” /ˈt̪ˠəidʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- taighde, an taighde (e.g. torthaí an taighde, the results of the research)
What does “taighde” mean?
- research
- Careful study and investigation to discover facts or new knowledge; it is also the verbal noun of the verb taighd.Also: investigation, researching, study.
“Taighde” as a verbal noun
After ag, taighde means researching: it is the verbal noun of the verb taighd (to research). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Taighde” with the article
Here is taighde after the article (an t-alt).
“Taighde” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taighde, the Irish word for research.
Other nouns in Irish
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Research in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for research?
The Irish for research is taighde (pronounced “TYE-djuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce taighde in Irish?
Taighde is said like “TYE-djuh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠəidʲə/).
Does taighde have a plural?
No plural form is given for taighde in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does taighde change to thaighde or dtaighde?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taighde becomes mo thaighde (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaighde (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to do research' in Irish?
Use taighde a dhéanamh, for example 'Tá mé ag déanamh taighde ar an ábhar.' Research on something takes the preposition ar.
