Support in Irish (Tacaíocht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for support?

The Irish for support is tacaíocht (pronounced “TAK-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tacaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean subsidy.

Q: What is the plural of support in Irish?

The plural of tacaíocht is tacaíochtaí; with the article, na tacaíochtaí means “the supports”. The genitive plural is tacaíochtaí, as in soláthar na dtacaíochtaí (the provision of supports).

Q: Does tacaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tacaíocht can mean support or subsidy, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “support” in Irish

Irish:: tacaíocht
English:: support, subsidy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TAK-ee-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠakiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: tacaíochtaí (supports)
Genitive singular:: tacaíochta, na tacaíochta (e.g. grúpa tacaíochta, support group)
Genitive plural:: tacaíochtaí, na dtacaíochtaí (e.g. soláthar na dtacaíochtaí, the provision of supports)

What does “tacaíocht” mean?

“Tacaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

support: Help, encouragement or backing given to a person, group or cause.Also: backing, help, encouragement.

1 other meaning: subsidy

2subsidy: Financial support or aid given, for example by the state or an organisation.Also: financial support, funding, aid.

Other Irish words for support: taca (prop), teannta (support), tacaigh (support), cúltaca (backing)

“Tacaíocht” with the article

The plural of support in Irish is tacaíochtaí. Here is tacaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tacaíocht

the support

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na tacaíochtaí

the supports

Plural: no change after na

“Tacaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tacaíocht, the Irish word for support.

Go raibh maith agat as do thacaíocht.

Thank you for your support.

Tá tacaíocht ag teastáil uaithi anois.

She needs support now.

Bhí tacaíocht mo theaghlaigh agam i gcónaí.

I always had my family's support.

Chuaigh sé chuig grúpa tacaíochta gach seachtain.

He went to a support group every week.

Tá tacaíochtaí ar fáil do mhic léinn nua.

Supports are available for new students.

Thug an pobal tacaíocht láidir don fheachtas.

The community gave strong backing to the campaign.

Gan do thacaíocht ní bheinn anseo inniu.

Without your support I wouldn't be here today.

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Support in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for support?

The Irish for support is tacaíocht (pronounced “TAK-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tacaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean subsidy.

How do you pronounce tacaíocht in Irish?

Tacaíocht is said like “TAK-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠakiːəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of support in Irish?

The plural of tacaíocht is tacaíochtaí; with the article, na tacaíochtaí means “the supports”. The genitive plural is tacaíochtaí, as in soláthar na dtacaíochtaí (the provision of supports).

Does tacaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tacaíocht can mean support or subsidy, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tacaíocht change to thacaíocht or dtacaíocht?

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

What is the difference between 'tacaíocht' and 'taca'?

'Taca' is a physical prop or support, also used in phrases like 'i dtaca le' (with regard to), while 'tacaíocht' is the usual word for support or backing given to someone.

How do I say 'to support someone'?

Say 'tacaíocht a thabhairt do dhuine' or use the verb 'tacaigh le': 'Tacaím leat' means 'I support you'.

Support in Irish (Tacaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage