HeyRuaHow to say “technique” in Irish
- Irish:
- teicníc
- English:
- technique
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TEK-neek” /ˈtʲɛcnʲiːcː/
- Plural:
- teicnící (techniques)
- Genitive singular:
- teicníce, na teicníce (e.g. forbairt na teicníce, development of the technique)
- Genitive plural:
- teicnící, na dteicnící (e.g. úsáid teicnící nua, use of new techniques)
What does “teicníc” mean?
- technique
- A particular method or skilful way of doing something, especially in an art, sport or craft.Also: method, skill, technical skill.
Other Irish words for technique: teicníocht (technique)
“Teicníc” with the article
The plural of technique in Irish is teicnící. Here is teicníc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teicníc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teicníc, the Irish word for technique.
Other nouns in Irish
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Technique in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for technique?
The Irish for technique is teicníc (pronounced “TEK-neek”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teicnící.
How do you pronounce teicníc in Irish?
Teicníc is said like “TEK-neek” (IPA /ˈtʲɛcnʲiːcː/).
What is the plural of technique in Irish?
The plural of teicníc is teicnící; with the article, na teicnící means “the techniques”. The genitive plural is teicnící, as in úsáid teicnící nua (use of new techniques).
Why does teicníc change to theicníc or dteicníc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teicníc becomes mo theicníc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteicníc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'teicníc' and 'teicneolaíocht'?
'Teicníc' is a technique or method of doing something, while 'teicneolaíocht' means technology.
