HeyRuaHow to say “stout” in Irish
- Irish:
- téagartha
- English:
- stout, substantial, snug
- Word type:
- adjective
- Stouter:
- níos téagartha
- Stoutest:
- is téagartha
- Pronunciation:
- “TAY-gur-ha” /ˈtʲeːɡəɾˠhə/
What does “téagartha” mean?
“Téagartha” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stout
- Describes a person or animal that is solidly built, sturdy and well filled out.Also: sturdy, burly, thickset, plump.
2 other meanings: substantial or snug
- 2substantial
- Describes something solid, large and substantial, such as a building or a meal.Also: solid, bulky, hefty.
- 3snug
- Describes a place, such as a house, that is sheltered, warm and comfortable.Also: sheltered, cosy, comfortable.
“Téagartha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is téagartha after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: girseach théagartha. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear téagartha.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, téagartha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir théagartha; after other plurals it does not: girseacha téagartha.
Stouter, stoutest, very stout
Tá Seán níos téagartha ná a dheartháir. Seán is stouter than his brother.
| stouter | níos téagartha | in the past tense: ní ba théagartha |
|---|---|---|
| stoutest | is téagartha | in the past tense: ba théagartha |
| as stout as | chomh téagartha le | no change after chomh |
| very stout | an-téagartha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too stout | róthéagartha | ró- lenites |
“Téagartha” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Stout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stout?
The Irish for stout is téagartha (pronounced “TAY-gur-ha”). It comes after the noun: fear téagartha, a stout man; girseach théagartha, a stout girl.
How do you say stouter and stoutest in Irish?
níos téagartha is stouter and is téagartha is stoutest. In the past tense they become ní ba théagartha and ba théagartha.
Why does téagartha become théagartha?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So girseach théagartha (a stout girl) but fear téagartha (a stout man), because fear is masculine.
How do you say very stout in Irish?
an-téagartha. Too stout is róthéagartha, and as stout as is chomh téagartha le.
Does téagartha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Téagartha can mean stout, substantial or snug, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Does 'téagartha' mean the same as 'ramhar'?
Not quite: 'ramhar' simply means fat, while 'téagartha' suggests someone sturdy and solidly built, which is usually more complimentary.
