HeyRuaHow to say “tactic” in Irish
- Irish:
- teaictic
- English:
- tactic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAK-tik” /tʲakʲtʲɪkʲ/
- Plural:
- teaicticí (tactics)
- Genitive singular:
- teaictice, na teaictice (e.g. éifeacht na teaictice, the effectiveness of the tactic)
- Genitive plural:
- teaicticí, na dteaicticí (e.g. plé na dteaicticí, the discussion of the tactics)
What does “teaictic” mean?
- tactic
- A planned method or move used to achieve a particular aim, especially in sport, war or politics.Also: tactics, strategy, ploy, manoeuvre.
“Teaictic” with the article
The plural of tactic in Irish is teaicticí. Here is teaictic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teaictic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teaictic, the Irish word for tactic.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tactic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tactic?
The Irish for tactic is teaictic (pronounced “TAK-tik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teaicticí.
How do you pronounce teaictic in Irish?
Teaictic is said like “TAK-tik” (IPA /tʲakʲtʲɪkʲ/).
What is the plural of tactic in Irish?
The plural of teaictic is teaicticí; with the article, na teaicticí means “the tactics”. The genitive plural is teaicticí, as in plé na dteaicticí (the discussion of the tactics).
Why does teaictic change to theaictic or dteaictic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teaictic becomes mo theaictic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteaictic (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teaictic and straitéis?
Teaictic is a specific move or method used in a situation, while straitéis is the overall long-term plan, just as with tactic and strategy in English.
