Television in Irish (Teilifís): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for television?

The Irish for television is teilifís (pronounced “TEL-ih-feesh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean television set.

Q: Does teilifís have more than one meaning?

Yes. Teilifís can mean television or television set, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “television” in Irish

Irish:: teilifís
English:: television, television set
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “TEL-ih-feesh” /ˈtʲɛlʲɪfʲiːʃ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: teilifíse, na teilifíse (e.g. clár teilifíse, television programme)

What does “teilifís” mean?

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

television: The broadcasting medium that sends pictures and sound to screens, or the programmes shown on it collectively.Also: tv, telly, television broadcasting.

1 other meaning: television set

2television set: The device in a home used to watch broadcast programmes; 'teilifíseán' is the more precise word for the set itself.Also: tv set, telly.

Other Irish words for television: teilifíseán (television set)

“Teilifís” with the article

Here is teilifís after the article (an t-alt).

an teilifís

the television

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Teilifís” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using teilifís, the Irish word for television.

Féachaim ar an teilifís gach oíche.

I watch television every night.

Céard a bheas ar an teilifís anocht?

What will be on television tonight?

Bíonn drámaí maithe ar an teilifís.

There are good plays on TV.

Is maith liom an clár teilifíse sin.

I like that TV programme.

Oibríonn mo dheirfiúr sa teilifís i mBaile Átha Cliath.

My sister works in television in Dublin.

Tá stáisiún teilifíse nua sa cheantar.

There's a new television station in the area.

Ní bhíonn mórán Gaeilge ar an teilifís.

There isn't much Irish on television.

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Television in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for television?

The Irish for television is teilifís (pronounced “TEL-ih-feesh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean television set.

How do you pronounce teilifís in Irish?

Teilifís is said like “TEL-ih-feesh” (IPA /ˈtʲɛlʲɪfʲiːʃ/).

Does teilifís have a plural?

No plural form is given for teilifís in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does teilifís have more than one meaning?

Yes. Teilifís can mean television or television set, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does teilifís change to theilifís or dteilifís?

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

What is the difference between teilifís and teilifíseán?

'Teilifís' is the medium, as in 'ar an teilifís' (on television), while 'teilifíseán' is the physical television set.

How do I say 'on TV' in Irish?

Use 'ar an teilifís', for example 'Bhí sé ar an teilifís aréir' (He was on TV last night).

Television in Irish (Teilifís): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage