HeyRuaHow to say “target” in Irish
- Irish:
- targaid
- English:
- target, targe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-ug-ij” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəɡədʲ/
- Plural:
- targaidí (targets)
- Genitive singular:
- targaide, na targaide (e.g. lár na targaide, the centre of the target)
- Genitive plural:
- targaidí, na dtargaidí (e.g. liosta targaidí, the list of targets)
What does “targaid” mean?
“Targaid” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- target
- Something you aim at, such as a mark in shooting or archery.Also: mark, bullseye.
“Targaid” with the article
The plural of target in Irish is targaidí. Here is targaid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Targaid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using targaid, the Irish word for target.
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Target in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for target?
The Irish for target is targaid (pronounced “TAR-ug-ij”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is targaidí. Depending on context it can also mean targe.
How do you pronounce targaid in Irish?
Targaid is said like “TAR-ug-ij” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəɡədʲ/).
What is the plural of target in Irish?
The plural of targaid is targaidí; with the article, na targaidí means “the targets”. The genitive plural is targaidí, as in liosta targaidí (the list of targets).
Does targaid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Targaid can mean target or targe, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does targaid change to thargaid or dtargaid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) targaid becomes mo thargaid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtargaid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between targaid and sprioc?
Targaid is especially a physical target you aim at, while sprioc is often used for a goal or deadline, though both can mean target in business, e.g. sprioc a bhaint amach.
