HeyRuaHow to say “tablet” in Irish
- Irish:
- táibléad
- English:
- tablet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAW-bladge” /ˈt̪ˠaːbʲlʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- táibléid (tablets)
- Genitive singular:
- táibléid, an táibléid (e.g. scáileán an táibléid, the tablet's screen)
- Genitive plural:
- táibléad, na dtáibléad (e.g. paicéad na dtáibléad, the tablet packet)
What does “táibléad” mean?
“Táibléad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tablet
- A small solid pill of medicine that you swallow.Also: pill, medicine tablet.
1 other meaning:
- 2tablet
- A flat slab or panel, such as one bearing an inscription.Also: slab, plaque.
Other Irish words for tablet: piollaire (pill)
“Táibléad” with the article
The plural of tablet in Irish is táibléid. Here is táibléad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Táibléad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using táibléad, the Irish word for tablet.
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Tablet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tablet?
The Irish for tablet is táibléad (pronounced “TAW-bladge”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is táibléid.
How do you pronounce táibléad in Irish?
Táibléad is said like “TAW-bladge” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːbʲlʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of tablet in Irish?
The plural of táibléad is táibléid; with the article, na táibléid means “the tablets”. The genitive plural is táibléad, as in paicéad na dtáibléad (the tablet packet).
Why does táibléad change to tháibléad or dtáibléad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) táibléad becomes mo tháibléad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtáibléad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'táibléad' and 'piollaire'?
Both mean a pill you swallow; 'piollaire' is the usual word for a pill, while 'táibléad' is a tablet. In everyday speech they overlap a lot.
Is 'táibléad' used for a tablet computer?
Yes, in modern usage 'táibléad' is also used for a tablet computer, sometimes 'ríomhaire táibléid' for clarity.
