HeyRuaHow to say “support” in Irish
- Irish:
- teannta
- English:
- support, fix, company
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOWN-tuh” /ˈtʲaun̪ˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- teanntaí (supports)
- Genitive singular:
- teannta, an teannta (e.g. neart an teannta, the strength of the support)
- Genitive plural:
- teanntaí, na dteanntaí (e.g. líon na dteanntaí, the number of supports)
What does “teannta” mean?
“Teannta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- support
- A prop or support that holds something up or gives backing to someone.Also: prop, backing, stay.
2 other meanings: fix or company
- 2fix
- A tight spot or difficult situation from which it is hard to escape.Also: difficulty, tight spot, predicament, bind.
- 3company
- Used in the phrase 'i dteannta' meaning together with or in the company of someone or something.Also: along with, together with, in addition to.
Other Irish words for support: taca (prop), tacaíocht (support), tacaigh (support), cúltaca (backing)
“Teannta” with the article
The plural of support in Irish is teanntaí. Here is teannta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teannta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teannta, the Irish word for support.
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Support in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for support?
The Irish for support is teannta (pronounced “TYOWN-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teanntaí. Depending on context it can also mean fix or company.
How do you pronounce teannta in Irish?
Teannta is said like “TYOWN-tuh” (IPA /ˈtʲaun̪ˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of support in Irish?
The plural of teannta is teanntaí; with the article, na teanntaí means “the supports”. The genitive plural is teanntaí, as in líon na dteanntaí (the number of supports).
Does teannta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teannta can mean support, fix or company, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teannta change to theannta or dteannta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teannta becomes mo theannta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteannta (eclipsis).
How do I say 'along with me' using teannta?
Use the possessive with 'i': 'i mo theannta' (with me), 'i do theannta' (with you), 'ina theannta' (with him).
Is 'i dteannta' the same as 'le'?
'I dteannta' means together with or in addition to, as in 'i dteannta an iarratais' (along with the application), while 'le' is the general word for with.
