HeyRuaHow to say “tack” in Irish
- Irish:
- teaic
- English:
- tack
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “tyak” /tʲak/
- Plural:
- teaiceanna (tacks)
- Genitive singular:
- teaice, na teaice (e.g. ceann na teaice, the head of the tack)
- Genitive plural:
- teaiceanna, na dteaiceanna (e.g. líon na dteaiceanna, the number of tacks)
What does “teaic” mean?
- tack
- A small sharp nail with a broad flat head, used for fastening things such as carpet or cloth.Also: thumbtack, small nail, drawing pin, carpet tack.
“Teaic” with the article
The plural of tack in Irish is teaiceanna. Here is teaic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teaic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teaic, the Irish word for tack.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tack in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tack?
The Irish for tack is teaic (pronounced “tyak”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teaiceanna.
How do you pronounce teaic in Irish?
Teaic is said like “tyak” (IPA /tʲak/).
What is the plural of tack in Irish?
The plural of teaic is teaiceanna; with the article, na teaiceanna means “the tacks”. The genitive plural is teaiceanna, as in líon na dteaiceanna (the number of tacks).
Why does teaic change to theaic or dteaic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teaic becomes mo theaic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteaic (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teaic and tairne?
Tairne is the general word for a nail, while teaic is a small, short nail with a broad head, like a carpet tack.
