Tack in Irish (Tacóid): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for tack?

The Irish for tack is tacóid (pronounced “tuh-KOAJ”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tacóidí. Depending on context it can also mean drawing pin.

Q: What is the plural of tack in Irish?

The plural of tacóid is tacóidí; with the article, na tacóidí means “the tacks”. The genitive plural is tacóidí, as in bosca tacóidí (a box of tacks).

Q: Does tacóid have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tacóid can mean tack or drawing pin, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “tack” in Irish

Irish:: tacóid
English:: tack, drawing pin
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “tuh-KOAJ” /t̪ˠəˈkoːdʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: tacóidí (tacks)
Genitive singular:: tacóide, na tacóide (e.g. ceann na tacóide, the head of the tack)
Genitive plural:: tacóidí, na dtacóidí (e.g. bosca tacóidí, a box of tacks)

What does “tacóid” mean?

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

tack: A small sharp nail with a broad flat head, used to fasten things such as carpet or fabric.Also: small nail, tin tack, carpet tack.

1 other meaning: drawing pin

2drawing pin: A short pin with a flat head used to fix paper to a board or wall.Also: thumbtack, pushpin.

“Tacóid” with the article

The plural of tack in Irish is tacóidí. Here is tacóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tacóid

the tack

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na tacóidí

the tacks

Plural: no change after na

“Tacóid” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tacóid, the Irish word for tack.

Tá tacóid i mbonn mo bhróige.

There's a tack in the sole of my shoe.

Chuir sé an fógra suas le tacóid.

He put the notice up with a drawing pin.

Thit an tacóid ar an urlár.

The tack fell on the floor.

Bhuail sí ceann na tacóide leis an gcasúr.

She hit the head of the tack with the hammer.

An bhfuil aon tacóidí agat don chlár?

Have you any drawing pins for the board?

Choinnigh na tacóidí an cairpéad ina áit.

The tacks held the carpet in place.

Ceannaigh bosca tacóidí sa siopa.

Buy a box of tacks in the shop.

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Tack in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tack?

The Irish for tack is tacóid (pronounced “tuh-KOAJ”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tacóidí. Depending on context it can also mean drawing pin.

How do you pronounce tacóid in Irish?

Tacóid is said like “tuh-KOAJ” (IPA /t̪ˠəˈkoːdʲ/).

What is the plural of tack in Irish?

The plural of tacóid is tacóidí; with the article, na tacóidí means “the tacks”. The genitive plural is tacóidí, as in bosca tacóidí (a box of tacks).

Does tacóid have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tacóid can mean tack or drawing pin, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tacóid change to thacóid or dtacóid?

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

What is the difference between 'tacóid' and 'tairne'?

A 'tairne' is an ordinary nail, while a 'tacóid' is a small short tack or drawing pin with a broad head.

Tack in Irish (Tacóid): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage