HeyRuaHow to say “resolution” in Irish
- Irish:
- taifeach
- English:
- resolution, analysis
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- taifigh, to analyse (ag taifeach, analysing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAF-ukh” /ˈt̪ˠafʲəx/
- Plural:
- taifigh (resolutions)
- Genitive singular:
- taifigh, an taifigh (e.g. leibhéal an taifigh, the level of resolution)
- Genitive plural:
- taifeach, na dtaifeach (e.g. comparáid na dtaifeach, a comparison of the resolutions)
What does “taifeach” mean?
“Taifeach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- resolution
- The degree of detail an image, screen or monitor can show, measured in pixels or dots.Also: screen resolution, image resolution, display resolution.
1 other meaning: analysis
- 2analysis
- The act of analysing or resolving something into its parts; it is the verbal noun of the verb taifigh.Also: resolving, analysing, resolution.
“Taifeach” as a verbal noun
After ag, taifeach means analysing: it is the verbal noun of the verb taifigh (to analyse). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Taifeach” with the article
The plural of resolution in Irish is taifigh. Here is taifeach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taifeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taifeach, the Irish word for resolution.
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Resolution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resolution?
The Irish for resolution is taifeach (pronounced “TAF-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taifigh. Depending on context it can also mean analysis.
How do you pronounce taifeach in Irish?
Taifeach is said like “TAF-ukh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠafʲəx/).
What is the plural of resolution in Irish?
The plural of taifeach is taifigh; with the article, na taifigh means “the resolutions”. The genitive plural is taifeach, as in comparáid na dtaifeach (a comparison of the resolutions).
Does taifeach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taifeach can mean resolution or analysis, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taifeach change to thaifeach or dtaifeach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taifeach becomes mo thaifeach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaifeach (eclipsis).
Is 'taifeach' the word for a New Year's resolution?
No, 'taifeach' is the technical resolution of a screen or image; a resolution you make is 'rún', as in 'rún na hAthbhliana'.
