Technique in Irish (Teicníocht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for technique?

The Irish for technique is teicníocht (pronounced “TEK-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teicníochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean technics.

Q: What is the plural of technique in Irish?

The plural of teicníocht is teicníochtaí; with the article, na teicníochtaí means “the techniques”. The genitive plural is teicníochtaí, as in liosta na dteicníochtaí (the list of techniques).

Q: Does teicníocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Teicníocht can mean technique or technics, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “technique” in Irish

Irish:: teicníocht
English:: technique, technics
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TEK-nee-ukht” /ˈtʲɛcnʲiːəxt̪/

Various forms

Plural:: teicníochtaí (techniques)
Genitive singular:: teicníochta, na teicníochta (e.g. forbairt na teicníochta, development of the technique)
Genitive plural:: teicníochtaí, na dteicníochtaí (e.g. liosta na dteicníochtaí, the list of techniques)

What does “teicníocht” mean?

“Teicníocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

technique: A particular way of doing something that needs skill, especially in an art, sport or science.Also: method, skill, technical skill.

1 other meaning: technics

2technics: The technical side of an art or craft, the skills and methods it involves as a whole.Also: technical side, technicality.

Other Irish words for technique: teicníc (technique)

“Teicníocht” with the article

The plural of technique in Irish is teicníochtaí. Here is teicníocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an teicníocht

the technique

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na teicníochtaí

the techniques

Plural: no change after na

“Teicníocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using teicníocht, the Irish word for technique.

Tá teicníocht iontach aige ar an bpianó.

He has wonderful technique on the piano.

Mhúin an traenálaí teicníocht nua dúinn inniu.

The coach taught us a new technique today.

Ní thuigim an teicníocht seo fós.

I still don't understand this technique.

Tá feabhas mór ar mo theicníocht snámha.

My swimming technique has improved a lot.

Bhain sí úsáid as teicníochtaí éagsúla sa phictiúr.

She used various techniques in the painting.

Tá an teicníocht cheart an-tábhachtach sa ghalf.

Good technique is very important in golf.

Tá laige bheag i do theicníocht, dar liom.

There is a small weakness in your technique, I think.

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Technique in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for technique?

The Irish for technique is teicníocht (pronounced “TEK-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teicníochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean technics.

How do you pronounce teicníocht in Irish?

Teicníocht is said like “TEK-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈtʲɛcnʲiːəxt̪/).

What is the plural of technique in Irish?

The plural of teicníocht is teicníochtaí; with the article, na teicníochtaí means “the techniques”. The genitive plural is teicníochtaí, as in liosta na dteicníochtaí (the list of techniques).

Does teicníocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Teicníocht can mean technique or technics, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does teicníocht change to theicníocht or dteicníocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teicníocht becomes mo theicníocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteicníocht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between teicníocht and teicneolaíocht?

Teicníocht means technique, a skilled way of doing something, while teicneolaíocht means technology.

Technique in Irish (Teicníocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage