HeyRuaHow to say “tape” in Irish
- Irish:
- téip
- English:
- tape
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tchayp” /tʲeːpʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- téipe, na téipe (e.g. giota téipe, a piece of tape)
What does “téip” mean?
“Téip” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tape
- A narrow strip of material such as adhesive tape, measuring tape or ribbon.Also: adhesive tape, sticky tape, measuring tape.
“Téip” with the article
Here is téip after the article (an t-alt).
an téip
the tape
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Téip” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téip, the Irish word for tape.
Cuir an téip ar aghaidh.
Wind the tape forward.
An bhfuil téip agat chun an bosca a dhúnadh?
Do you have tape to close the box?
Ghreamaigh sí an póstaer leis an téip.
She stuck up the poster with the tape.
Tá rolla téipe sa tarraiceán.
There's a roll of tape in the drawer.
Thaifead mé an t-amhrán ar théip.
I recorded the song on tape.
Tá an t-agallamh go léir ar théip.
The whole interview is on tape.
Tomhais an fhuinneog leis an téip.
Measure the window with the tape.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Tape in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tape?
The Irish for tape is téip (pronounced “tchayp”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce téip in Irish?
Téip is said like “tchayp” (IPA /tʲeːpʲ/).
Does téip have a plural?
No plural form is given for téip in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does téip change to théip or dtéip?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téip becomes mo théip (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéip (eclipsis).
How do I say something is 'on tape' in Irish?
Use 'ar théip', for example 'Tá an clár ar théip' (The programme is on tape).
