HeyRuaHow to say “showing” in Irish
- Irish:
- taispeáint
- English:
- showing, show
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- taispeáin, to show (ag taispeáint, showing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tash-PAWNT” /t̪ˠaʃˈpʲɑːnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- taispeáintí
- Genitive singular:
- taispeána, na taispeána (e.g. le linn na taispeána, during the showing)
- Genitive plural:
- taispeáintí, na dtaispeáintí (e.g. clár na dtaispeáintí, the programme of the exhibitions)
What does “taispeáint” mean?
“Taispeáint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- showing
- The act of showing or displaying something; the verbal noun of the verb taispeáin.Also: displaying, demonstration, indication.
1 other meaning: show
- 2show
- A public display or exhibition of things for people to see.Also: display, exhibition, exhibit.
Other Irish words for showing: taispeánadh (showing)
“Taispeáint” as a verbal noun
After ag, taispeáint means showing: it is the verbal noun of the verb taispeáin (to show). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Taispeáint” with the article
The plural of showing in Irish is taispeáintí. Here is taispeáint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taispeáint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taispeáint, the Irish word for showing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Showing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for showing?
The Irish for showing is taispeáint (pronounced “tash-PAWNT”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is taispeáintí. Depending on context it can also mean show.
How do you pronounce taispeáint in Irish?
Taispeáint is said like “tash-PAWNT” (IPA /t̪ˠaʃˈpʲɑːnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of showing in Irish?
The plural of taispeáint is taispeáintí; with the article, it is na taispeáintí. The genitive plural is taispeáintí, as in clár na dtaispeáintí (the programme of the exhibitions).
Does taispeáint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taispeáint can mean showing or show, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taispeáint change to thaispeáint or dtaispeáint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taispeáint becomes mo thaispeáint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaispeáint (eclipsis).
What is the difference between taispeáint and taispeántas?
Taispeáint is mainly the act of showing, the verbal noun of taispeáin, while taispeántas is the usual word for an exhibition or display, as in taispeántas ealaíne.
