HeyRuaHow to say “tanistry” in Irish
- Irish:
- tánaisteacht
- English:
- tanistry, office of tánaiste
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAW-nish-tyakht” /ˈt̪ˠaːnˠəʃtʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tánaisteachta, na tánaisteachta (e.g. córas na tánaisteachta, the system of tanistry)
What does “tánaisteacht” mean?
“Tánaisteacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tanistry
- The old Gaelic system of choosing a chief's successor, the tánaiste, from among his kin during his lifetime.Also: succession, heirship.
1 other meaning: office of tánaiste
- 2office of tánaiste
- The position or office of Tánaiste, the deputy head of the Irish government.Also: deputy premiership, tánaisteship.
“Tánaisteacht” with the article
Here is tánaisteacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tánaisteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tánaisteacht, the Irish word for tanistry.
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Tanistry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tanistry?
The Irish for tanistry is tánaisteacht (pronounced “TAW-nish-tyakht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean office of tánaiste.
How do you pronounce tánaisteacht in Irish?
Tánaisteacht is said like “TAW-nish-tyakht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːnˠəʃtʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does tánaisteacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tánaisteacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tánaisteacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tánaisteacht can mean tanistry or office of tánaiste, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tánaisteacht change to thánaisteacht or dtánaisteacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tánaisteacht becomes mo thánaisteacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtánaisteacht (eclipsis).
How is tánaisteacht related to tánaiste?
Tánaisteacht is formed from tánaiste, the heir to a chief or now the deputy prime minister, and means the system of succession or the office of tánaiste.
