HeyRuaHow to say “scarcity” in Irish
- Irish:
- teirce
- English:
- scarcity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYER-kuh” /ˈtʲɛɾʲkʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- teirce, na teirce (e.g. aimsir na teirce, time of scarcity)
What does “teirce” mean?
- scarcity
- A shortage or lack of something, when there is not enough of it.Also: shortage, dearth, lack, want.
Other Irish words for scarcity: ganntanas (scarcity), gannchar (scarcity)
“Teirce” with the article
Here is teirce after the article (an t-alt).
“Teirce” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teirce, the Irish word for scarcity.
Other nouns in Irish
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Scarcity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scarcity?
The Irish for scarcity is teirce (pronounced “TYER-kuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce teirce in Irish?
Teirce is said like “TYER-kuh” (IPA /ˈtʲɛɾʲkʲə/).
Does teirce have a plural?
No plural form is given for teirce in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does teirce change to theirce or dteirce?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teirce becomes mo theirce (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteirce (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teirce and ganntanas?
Both mean shortage or scarcity; ganntanas is the more common everyday word, while teirce is somewhat more literary.
Is there an adjective related to teirce?
Yes, tearc means scarce or few, as in 'is tearc duine a thuigeann é', few people understand it.
