HeyRuaHow to say “substance” in Irish
- Irish:
- téagar
- English:
- substance, comfort, provisions
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAY-gur” /tʲeːɡəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- téagair, an téagair (e.g. easpa téagair, lack of substance)
What does “téagar” mean?
“Téagar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- substance
- Bulk, solidity or body in something, the quality of being stout and substantial.Also: bulk, solidity, body, stoutness.
2 other meanings: comfort or provisions
- 2comfort
- Warmth, shelter and comfort, especially in a home or garment.Also: shelter, warmth, cosiness.
- 3provisions
- A store or stock of goods or provisions laid up.Also: store, stock, supplies.
“Téagar” with the article
Here is téagar after the article (an t-alt).
“Téagar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téagar, the Irish word for substance.
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Substance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for substance?
The Irish for substance is téagar (pronounced “TAY-gur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean comfort or provisions.
How do you pronounce téagar in Irish?
Téagar is said like “TAY-gur” (IPA /tʲeːɡəɾˠ/).
Does téagar have a plural?
No plural form is given for téagar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does téagar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Téagar can mean substance, comfort or provisions, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does téagar change to théagar or dtéagar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téagar becomes mo théagar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéagar (eclipsis).
What adjective comes from téagar?
The adjective is téagartha, meaning stout, substantial or sturdy, as in fear téagartha, a sturdily built man.
