Stringed instrument in Irish (Téaduirlis): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for stringed instrument?

The Irish for stringed instrument is téaduirlis (pronounced “TAYD-ur-lish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is téaduirlisí.

Q: What is the plural of stringed instrument in Irish?

The plural of téaduirlis is téaduirlisí; with the article, na téaduirlisí means “the stringed instruments”. The genitive plural is téaduirlisí, as in fuaim na dtéaduirlisí (the sound of the stringed instruments).

How to say “stringed instrument” in Irish

Irish:: téaduirlis
English:: stringed instrument
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “TAYD-ur-lish” /ˈtʲeːdˌuːɾˠlʲɪʃ/

Various forms

Plural:: téaduirlisí (stringed instruments)
Genitive singular:: téaduirlise, na téaduirlise (e.g. téada na téaduirlise, the strings of the stringed instrument)
Genitive plural:: téaduirlisí, na dtéaduirlisí (e.g. fuaim na dtéaduirlisí, the sound of the stringed instruments)

What does “téaduirlis” mean?

stringed instrument: A musical instrument that produces sound from vibrating strings, such as a violin, harp or guitar.Also: string instrument, strings.

“Téaduirlis” with the article

The plural of stringed instrument in Irish is téaduirlisí. Here is téaduirlis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an téaduirlis

the stringed instrument

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na téaduirlisí

the stringed instruments

Plural: no change after na

“Téaduirlis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using téaduirlis, the Irish word for stringed instrument.

Is téaduirlis í an chláirseach.

The harp is a stringed instrument.

Seinneann sí téaduirlis sa cheolfhoireann.

She plays a stringed instrument in the orchestra.

Tá an téaduirlis seo an-sean.

This stringed instrument is very old.

Is maith liom fuaim na téaduirlise sin.

I like the sound of that stringed instrument.

Tá go leor téaduirlisí sa siopa ceoil.

There are lots of stringed instruments in the music shop.

Bhris téad ar mo théaduirlis inné.

A string broke on my stringed instrument yesterday.

Tá ranganna téaduirlisí ar fáil sa scoil.

Stringed instrument classes are available in the school.

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Stringed instrument in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for stringed instrument?

The Irish for stringed instrument is téaduirlis (pronounced “TAYD-ur-lish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is téaduirlisí.

How do you pronounce téaduirlis in Irish?

Téaduirlis is said like “TAYD-ur-lish” (IPA /ˈtʲeːdˌuːɾˠlʲɪʃ/).

What is the plural of stringed instrument in Irish?

The plural of téaduirlis is téaduirlisí; with the article, na téaduirlisí means “the stringed instruments”. The genitive plural is téaduirlisí, as in fuaim na dtéaduirlisí (the sound of the stringed instruments).

Why does téaduirlis change to théaduirlis or dtéaduirlis?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téaduirlis becomes mo théaduirlis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéaduirlis (eclipsis).

How is 'téaduirlis' formed?

It combines 'téad' (string) and 'uirlis' (instrument), so 'téaduirlis' literally means string instrument. Similarly 'uirlis cheoil' is a general musical instrument.

Stringed instrument in Irish (Téaduirlis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage