HeyRuaHow to say “technical” in Irish
- Irish:
- teicniúil
- English:
- technical, technical (strictly formal)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More technical:
- níos teicniúla
- Most technical:
- is teicniúla
- Plural:
- teicniúla
- Pronunciation:
- “TECK-nyoo-il” /ˈtʲɛkʲnʲuːlʲ/
What does “teicniúil” mean?
“Teicniúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- technical
- Relating to the practical knowledge, methods or machinery of a particular subject or job.Also: technological, specialist.
1 other meaning: technical (strictly formal)
- 2technical (strictly formal)
- According to a strict reading of rules or procedure rather than the real substance.Also: technical, procedural, formal.
“Teicniúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is teicniúil after téarma (term, masculine), after fadhb (problem, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: fadhb theicniúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: téarma teicniúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, teicniúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: fadhbanna teicniúla.
More technical, most technical, very technical
Tá an leabhar seo níos teicniúla ná an ceann eile. This book is more technical than the other one.
| more technical | níos teicniúla | in the past tense: ní ba theicniúla |
|---|---|---|
| most technical | is teicniúla | in the past tense: ba theicniúla |
| as technical as | chomh teicniúil le | no change after chomh |
| very technical | an-teicniúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too technical | rótheicniúil | ró- lenites |
“Teicniúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Technical in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for technical?
The Irish for technical is teicniúil (pronounced “TECK-nyoo-il”). It comes after the noun: téarma teicniúil, a technical term; fadhb theicniúil, a technical problem.
How do you say more technical and most technical in Irish?
níos teicniúla is more technical and is teicniúla is most technical. In the past tense they become ní ba theicniúla and ba theicniúla.
Why does teicniúil become theicniúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So fadhb theicniúil (a technical problem) but téarma teicniúil (a technical term), because téarma is masculine.
What is the plural of teicniúil?
With a plural noun teicniúil becomes teicniúla: téarmaí teicniúla, fadhbanna teicniúla.
How do you say very technical in Irish?
an-teicniúil. Too technical is rótheicniúil, and as technical as is chomh teicniúil le.
Does teicniúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teicniúil can mean technical or technical (strictly formal), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'teicniúil' and 'teicneolaíoch'?
'Teicniúil' means technical, as in 'téarma teicniúil' (a technical term), while 'teicneolaíoch' means technological, as in 'forbairt theicneolaíoch' (technological development).
