HeyRuaHow to say “side” in Irish
- Irish:
- taobh
- English:
- side, direction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “teev” /t̪ˠiːvˠ/
- Plural:
- taobhanna (sides)
- Genitive singular:
- taoibh, an taoibh (e.g. imeall an taoibh, the edge of the side)
- Genitive plural:
- taobhanna, na dtaobhanna (e.g. fad na dtaobhanna, length of the sides)
What does “taobh” mean?
“Taobh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- side
- One of the surfaces, edges or parts of something, such as the left or right part of a body, road or object.Also: flank, edge, part.
2 other meanings: direction
“Taobh” with the article
The plural of side in Irish is taobhanna. Here is taobh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taobh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taobh, the Irish word for side.
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Side in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for side?
The Irish for side is taobh (pronounced “teev”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taobhanna. Depending on context it can also mean direction.
How do you pronounce taobh in Irish?
Taobh is said like “teev” (IPA /t̪ˠiːvˠ/).
What is the plural of side in Irish?
The plural of taobh is taobhanna; with the article, na taobhanna means “the sides”. The genitive plural is taobhanna, as in fad na dtaobhanna (length of the sides).
Does taobh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taobh can mean side or direction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taobh change to thaobh or dtaobh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taobh becomes mo thaobh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaobh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'about' or 'concerning' using taobh?
Use 'i dtaobh' with the genitive, e.g. 'i dtaobh na scoile' (about the school), or with a possessive: 'inár dtaobh' (about us).
What is the difference between 'taobh amuigh' and 'amuigh'?
'Amuigh' alone means outside (position), while 'taobh amuigh de' means outside of something, e.g. 'taobh amuigh den teach'.
