HeyRuaHow to say “teaching” in Irish
- Irish:
- teagasc
- English:
- teaching, doctrine, moral
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- teagasc, to teach (ag teagasc, teaching)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAG-usk” /tʲaɡəsk/
- Plural:
- teagasca
- Genitive singular:
- teagaisc, an teagaisc (e.g. modhanna teagaisc, teaching methods)
- Genitive plural:
- teagasc, na dteagasc (e.g. bunús na dteagasc sin, the basis of those teachings)
What does “teagasc” mean?
“Teagasc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- teaching
- The act of teaching or instructing; it is also the verbal noun of the verb teagasc, to teach.Also: instruction, tuition, tutoring.
2 other meanings: doctrine or moral
- 2doctrine
- A body of teaching or beliefs, especially religious or moral teaching.Also: teaching, precept, creed.
- 3moral
- The lesson or moral that a story or event teaches.Also: lesson, precept.
Other Irish words for teaching: múineadh (teaching), múinteoireacht (teaching)
“Teagasc” as a verbal noun
After ag, teagasc means teaching: it is the verbal noun of the verb teagasc (to teach). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Teagasc” with the article
The plural of teaching in Irish is teagasca. Here is teagasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teagasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teagasc, the Irish word for teaching.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Teaching in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for teaching?
The Irish for teaching is teagasc (pronounced “TYAG-usk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teagasca. Depending on context it can also mean doctrine or moral.
How do you pronounce teagasc in Irish?
Teagasc is said like “TYAG-usk” (IPA /tʲaɡəsk/).
What is the plural of teaching in Irish?
The plural of teagasc is teagasca; with the article, it is na teagasca. The genitive plural is teagasc, as in bunús na dteagasc sin (the basis of those teachings).
Does teagasc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teagasc can mean teaching, doctrine or moral, depending on context; the first is the most common. Teagasc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to teach.
Why does teagasc change to theagasc or dteagasc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teagasc becomes mo theagasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteagasc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teagasc and múineadh?
Both mean teaching; múineadh is the everyday verbal noun of múin, while teagasc is slightly more formal and also means doctrine or instruction, as in teagasc na hEaglaise.
Is Teagasc also a name?
Yes, Teagasc is the name of the Irish state agency for agricultural research, advice and training.
