HeyRuaHow to say “teddy” in Irish
- Irish:
- teidí
- English:
- teddy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TED-ee” /ˈtʲɛdʲiː/
- Plural:
- teidithe (teddies)
- Genitive singular:
- teidí, an teidí (e.g. cluasa an teidí, the teddy's ears)
- Genitive plural:
- teidithe, na dteidithe (e.g. bailiúchán na dteidithe, the teddy collection)
What does “teidí” mean?
- teddy
- A soft toy bear, especially one a child cuddles.Also: teddy bear, soft toy, toy bear.
Other Irish words for teddy: béirín (teddy bear)
“Teidí” with the article
The plural of teddy in Irish is teidithe. Here is teidí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teidí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teidí, the Irish word for teddy.
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Teddy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for teddy?
The Irish for teddy is teidí (pronounced “TED-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teidithe.
How do you pronounce teidí in Irish?
Teidí is said like “TED-ee” (IPA /ˈtʲɛdʲiː/).
What is the plural of teddy in Irish?
The plural of teidí is teidithe; with the article, na teidithe means “the teddies”. The genitive plural is teidithe, as in bailiúchán na dteidithe (the teddy collection).
Why does teidí change to theidí or dteidí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teidí becomes mo theidí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteidí (eclipsis).
Is 'teidí' the same as 'béar teidí'?
Yes, 'teidí' on its own is commonly used, and 'béar teidí' is the fuller term for a teddy bear.
