HeyRuaHow to say “storing” in Irish
- Irish:
- taisceadh
- English:
- storing, deposit
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- taisc, to store (ag taisceadh, storing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TASH-kyuh” /ˈt̪ˠaʃcə/
- Plural:
- taiscthí
- Genitive singular:
- taiscthe, an taiscthe (e.g. áit taiscthe, place of storage)
- Genitive plural:
- taiscthí, na dtaiscthí (e.g. liosta na dtaiscthí, the list of stores)
What does “taisceadh” mean?
“Taisceadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- storing
- Taisceadh is the verbal noun of the verb 'taisc': the act of storing, hoarding or laying something up for safekeeping.Also: storage, hoarding, laying up, saving.
1 other meaning: deposit
- 2deposit
- The act of depositing money or valuables, or an amount that has been deposited, for example in a bank.Also: depositing, lodgement.
Other Irish words for storing: stóráil (storage)
“Taisceadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, taisceadh means storing: it is the verbal noun of the verb taisc (to store). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Taisceadh” with the article
The plural of storing in Irish is taiscthí. Here is taisceadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taisceadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taisceadh, the Irish word for storing.
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Storing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for storing?
The Irish for storing is taisceadh (pronounced “TASH-kyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taiscthí. Depending on context it can also mean deposit.
How do you pronounce taisceadh in Irish?
Taisceadh is said like “TASH-kyuh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaʃcə/).
What is the plural of storing in Irish?
The plural of taisceadh is taiscthí; with the article, it is na taiscthí. The genitive plural is taiscthí, as in liosta na dtaiscthí (the list of stores).
Does taisceadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taisceadh can mean storing or deposit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taisceadh change to thaisceadh or dtaisceadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taisceadh becomes mo thaisceadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaisceadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'taisceadh' and 'taisce'?
'Taisceadh' is the act of storing or depositing, while 'taisce' is the treasure or store itself, as in 'a thaisce' (my darling).
