HeyRuaHow to say “rope” in Irish
- Irish:
- téad
- English:
- rope, string
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tchayd” /tʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- téada (ropes)
- Genitive singular:
- téide, na téide (e.g. ceann na téide, the end of the rope)
- Genitive plural:
- téad, na dtéad (e.g. fuaim na dtéad, the sound of the strings)
What does “téad” mean?
“Téad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rope
- A strong thick cord made of twisted strands, used for tying or pulling.Also: cord, line, tether.
1 other meaning: string
- 2string
- A string of a musical instrument such as a harp, fiddle or guitar.Also: musical string, harp string, fiddle string.
Other Irish words for rope: rópa (rope)
“Téad” with the article
The plural of rope in Irish is téada. Here is téad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Téad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téad, the Irish word for rope.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rope in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rope?
The Irish for rope is téad (pronounced “tchayd”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is téada. Depending on context it can also mean string.
How do you pronounce téad in Irish?
Téad is said like “tchayd” (IPA /tʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of rope in Irish?
The plural of téad is téada; with the article, na téada means “the ropes”. The genitive plural is téad, as in fuaim na dtéad (the sound of the strings).
Does téad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Téad can mean rope or string, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does téad change to théad or dtéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téad becomes mo théad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'téad' and 'rópa'?
Both mean rope; 'téad' is the traditional native word and also means a musical string, while 'rópa' is a borrowing used mostly for rope. For wire or thin string, 'sreang' is used.
How do I say 'tightrope walker' in Irish?
A tightrope is 'téad rite', and a tightrope walker can be called 'siúlóir téad rite'.
