HeyRuaHow to say “tapestry” in Irish
- Irish:
- taipéis
- English:
- tapestry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAP-aysh” /ˈtapʲeːʃ/
- Plural:
- taipéisí (tapestries)
- Genitive singular:
- taipéise, na taipéise (e.g. dathanna na taipéise, the colours of the tapestry)
- Genitive plural:
- taipéisí, na dtaipéisí (e.g. bailiúchán na dtaipéisí, the collection of the tapestries)
What does “taipéis” mean?
- tapestry
- A heavy cloth with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on a wall.Also: wall hanging, woven picture.
“Taipéis” with the article
The plural of tapestry in Irish is taipéisí. Here is taipéis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taipéis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taipéis, the Irish word for tapestry.
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Tapestry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tapestry?
The Irish for tapestry is taipéis (pronounced “TAP-aysh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is taipéisí.
How do you pronounce taipéis in Irish?
Taipéis is said like “TAP-aysh” (IPA /ˈtapʲeːʃ/).
What is the plural of tapestry in Irish?
The plural of taipéis is taipéisí; with the article, na taipéisí means “the tapestries”. The genitive plural is taipéisí, as in bailiúchán na dtaipéisí (the collection of the tapestries).
Why does taipéis change to thaipéis or dtaipéis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taipéis becomes mo thaipéis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaipéis (eclipsis).
Is 'taipéis' the same as embroidery?
No, 'taipéis' is a woven tapestry, while embroidery is 'bróidnéireacht'.
