HeyRuaHow to say “small child” in Irish
- Irish:
- tachrán
- English:
- small child
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAKH-rawn” /ˈt̪ˠaxɾˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- tachráin (small children)
- Genitive singular:
- tachráin, an tachráin (e.g. lámh an tachráin, the little child's hand)
- Genitive plural:
- tachrán, na dtachrán (e.g. gáire na dtachrán, the laughter of the little ones)
What does “tachrán” mean?
- small child
- A young child, especially a toddler or a little one who is just able to walk.Also: toddler, tot, kid, little one.
“Tachrán” with the article
The plural of small child in Irish is tachráin. Here is tachrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tachrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tachrán, the Irish word for small child.
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Small child in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for small child?
The Irish for small child is tachrán (pronounced “TAKH-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tachráin.
How do you pronounce tachrán in Irish?
Tachrán is said like “TAKH-rawn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaxɾˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of small child in Irish?
The plural of tachrán is tachráin; with the article, na tachráin means “the small children”. The genitive plural is tachrán, as in gáire na dtachrán (the laughter of the little ones).
Why does tachrán change to thachrán or dtachrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tachrán becomes mo thachrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtachrán (eclipsis).
How is 'tachrán' different from 'leanbh' or 'páiste'?
'Leanbh' and 'páiste' are the general words for a child, while 'tachrán' is a more affectionate, colloquial word for a small child or toddler.
