HeyRuaHow to say “teapot” in Irish
- Irish:
- taephota
- English:
- teapot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAY-fot-uh” /ˈt̪ˠeːfˠɔt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- taephotaí (teapots)
- Genitive singular:
- taephota, an taephota (e.g. clár an taephota, the lid of the teapot)
- Genitive plural:
- taephotaí, na dtaephotaí (e.g. bailiúchán na dtaephotaí, the teapot collection)
What does “taephota” mean?
- teapot
- A pot with a spout and handle in which tea is made and poured.Also: tea pot, pot for tea.
“Taephota” with the article
The plural of teapot in Irish is taephotaí. Here is taephota after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taephota” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taephota, the Irish word for teapot.
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Teapot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for teapot?
The Irish for teapot is taephota (pronounced “TAY-fot-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taephotaí.
How do you pronounce taephota in Irish?
Taephota is said like “TAY-fot-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠeːfˠɔt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of teapot in Irish?
The plural of taephota is taephotaí; with the article, na taephotaí means “the teapots”. The genitive plural is taephotaí, as in bailiúchán na dtaephotaí (the teapot collection).
Why does taephota change to thaephota or dtaephota?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taephota becomes mo thaephota (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaephota (eclipsis).
How do I say 'make a pot of tea' in Irish?
You can say 'pota tae a dhéanamh' or 'tae a dhéanamh'; 'taephota' refers to the vessel itself, the teapot.
