HeyRuaHow to say “segment” in Irish
- Irish:
- teascán
- English:
- segment, sector
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAS-kawn” /tʲasˠkaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- teascáin (segments)
- Genitive singular:
- teascáin, an teascáin (e.g. fad an teascáin, length of the segment)
- Genitive plural:
- teascán, na dteascán (e.g. líon na dteascán, the number of segments)
What does “teascán” mean?
“Teascán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- segment
- A part or section cut off or marked off from a whole, such as a segment of a circle or a section of something.Also: section, portion, part.
1 other meaning: sector
- 2sector
- A division of an economy, society or area, such as the public or private sector.Also: area, branch.
“Teascán” with the article
The plural of segment in Irish is teascáin. Here is teascán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teascán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teascán, the Irish word for segment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Segment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for segment?
The Irish for segment is teascán (pronounced “TYAS-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teascáin. Depending on context it can also mean sector.
How do you pronounce teascán in Irish?
Teascán is said like “TYAS-kawn” (IPA /tʲasˠkaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of segment in Irish?
The plural of teascán is teascáin; with the article, na teascáin means “the segments”. The genitive plural is teascán, as in líon na dteascán (the number of segments).
Does teascán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teascán can mean segment or sector, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teascán change to theascán or dteascán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teascán becomes mo theascán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteascán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'teascán' and 'earnáil'?
Both can mean sector, but 'earnáil' is the more usual term for an economic sector (an earnáil phoiblí), while 'teascán' is especially used for a geometric segment or a cut section.
