HeyRuaHow to say “round” in Irish
- Irish:
- timpeall
- English:
- round, surroundings, circumference
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIM-pyuhl” /ˈtʲiːmʲpʲəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- timpill (rounds)
- Genitive singular:
- timpill, an timpill (e.g. cúrsa timpill, roundabout course)
- Genitive plural:
- timpeall, na dtimpeall (e.g. fad na dtimpeall, the length of the circuits)
What does “timpeall” mean?
“Timpeall” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- round
- A circuit or going around something, a roundabout way or route.Also: circuit, detour, roundabout way.
2 other meanings: surroundings or circumference
- 2surroundings
- The area or position surrounding someone or something, used especially in phrases like 'i mo thimpeall' (around me).Also: vicinity, surrounding position, ambit.
- 3circumference
- The distance around something, its girth or circumference.Also: girth, perimeter.
“Timpeall” with the article
The plural of round in Irish is timpill. Here is timpeall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Timpeall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using timpeall, the Irish word for round.
Other nouns in Irish
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Round in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for round?
The Irish for round is timpeall (pronounced “TIM-pyuhl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is timpill. Depending on context it can also mean surroundings or circumference.
How do you pronounce timpeall in Irish?
Timpeall is said like “TIM-pyuhl” (IPA /ˈtʲiːmʲpʲəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of round in Irish?
The plural of timpeall is timpill; with the article, na timpill means “the rounds”. The genitive plural is timpeall, as in fad na dtimpeall (the length of the circuits).
Does timpeall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Timpeall can mean round, surroundings or circumference, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does timpeall change to thimpeall or dtimpeall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) timpeall becomes mo thimpeall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtimpeall (eclipsis).
Is 'timpeall' a noun or a preposition?
It is mostly used as an adverb or preposition meaning 'around' (timpeall an tí, timpeall a naoi), but it is also a noun meaning 'round, circuit', as in 'i mo thimpeall'.
How do I say 'around me' using timpeall?
Use the possessive with i: 'i mo thimpeall' (around me), 'ina thimpeall' (around him), or 'timpeall orm'.
