HeyRuaHow to say “teat” in Irish
- Irish:
- dide
- English:
- teat, soother
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “JIJ-uh” /ˈdʲidʲə/
- Plural:
- didí (teats)
- Genitive singular:
- dide, na dide (e.g. barr na dide, the tip of the teat)
- Genitive plural:
- didí, na ndidí (e.g. paca didí, a pack of soothers)
What does “dide” mean?
“Dide” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- teat
- A nipple of the breast or udder, especially as something a baby sucks.Also: nipple, pap, breast.
1 other meaning: soother
- 2soother
- An artificial teat, such as a baby's dummy or the teat of a feeding bottle.Also: dummy, pacifier, bottle teat.
“Dide” with the article
The plural of teat in Irish is didí. Here is dide after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dide” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dide, the Irish word for teat.
Other nouns in Irish
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Teat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for teat?
The Irish for teat is dide (pronounced “JIJ-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is didí. Depending on context it can also mean soother.
How do you pronounce dide in Irish?
Dide is said like “JIJ-uh” (IPA /ˈdʲidʲə/).
What is the plural of teat in Irish?
The plural of dide is didí; with the article, na didí means “the teats”. The genitive plural is didí, as in paca didí (a pack of soothers).
Does dide have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dide can mean teat or soother, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dide change to dhide or ndide?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dide becomes mo dhide (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndide (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dide' and 'sine'?
'Sine' is the general word for a teat or nipple, including an animal's udder, while 'dide' is a more homely, childish word often used for a baby's soother or bottle teat.
