HeyRuaHow to say “technics” in Irish
- Irish:
- teicnic
- English:
- technics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TEK-nik” /tʲɛcnʲɪc/
- Genitive singular:
- teicnice, na teicnice (e.g. cúrsaí teicnice, technical matters)
What does “teicnic” mean?
- technics
- The technical side of an art, craft or applied science, or the study of technical methods and principles in general.Also: technical skill, technical side, technical method.
“Teicnic” with the article
Here is teicnic after the article (an t-alt).
“Teicnic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teicnic, the Irish word for technics.
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Technics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for technics?
The Irish for technics is teicnic (pronounced “TEK-nik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce teicnic in Irish?
Teicnic is said like “TEK-nik” (IPA /tʲɛcnʲɪc/).
Does teicnic have a plural?
No plural form is given for teicnic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does teicnic change to theicnic or dteicnic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teicnic becomes mo theicnic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteicnic (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'teicnic' and 'teicníc'?
'Teicníc' is the usual word for a technique, a particular way of doing something, as in 'teicníc nua', while 'teicnic' means technics, the technical side of a field in general, as in 'cúrsaí teicnice'.
