HeyRuaHow to say “showing” in Irish
- Irish:
- taispeánadh
- English:
- showing, apparition, demonstration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TASH-pawn-uh” /ˈt̪ˠaʃpʲɑːnˠə/
- Plural:
- taispeántaí
- Genitive singular:
- taispeánta, an taispeánta (e.g. lá an taispeánta, the day of the showing)
- Genitive plural:
- taispeántaí, na dtaispeántaí (e.g. lá na dtaispeántaí, the day of the showings)
What does “taispeánadh” mean?
“Taispeánadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- showing
- The act of showing or displaying something; the verbal noun of the verb taispeáin.Also: display, exhibition, demonstration.
2 other meanings: apparition or demonstration
- 2apparition
- A supernatural appearance or revelation, such as a vision of a holy figure.Also: revelation, manifestation, vision.
- 3demonstration
- A showing of how something works or is done, or evidence that proves something.Also: proof, evidence.
Other Irish words for showing: taispeáint (showing)
“Taispeánadh” with the article
The plural of showing in Irish is taispeántaí. Here is taispeánadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taispeánadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taispeánadh, the Irish word for showing.
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Showing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for showing?
The Irish for showing is taispeánadh (pronounced “TASH-pawn-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taispeántaí. Depending on context it can also mean apparition or demonstration.
How do you pronounce taispeánadh in Irish?
Taispeánadh is said like “TASH-pawn-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaʃpʲɑːnˠə/).
What is the plural of showing in Irish?
The plural of taispeánadh is taispeántaí; with the article, it is na taispeántaí. The genitive plural is taispeántaí, as in lá na dtaispeántaí (the day of the showings).
Does taispeánadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taispeánadh can mean showing, apparition or demonstration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taispeánadh change to thaispeánadh or dtaispeánadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taispeánadh becomes mo thaispeánadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaispeánadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between taispeánadh and taispeántas?
Taispeánadh is mainly the act of showing, while taispeántas is the usual word for an exhibition or show, as in taispeántas ealaíne.
