HeyRuaHow to say “temperature” in Irish
- Irish:
- teocht
- English:
- temperature, heat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tyohkht” /tʲɔxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- teochtaí (temperatures)
- Genitive singular:
- teochta, na teochta (e.g. ardú na teochta, the rise in temperature)
- Genitive plural:
- teochtaí, na dteochtaí (e.g. raon na dteochtaí, the range of temperatures)
What does “teocht” mean?
“Teocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- temperature
- How hot or cold something is, measured in degrees.Also: degree of heat, fever.
1 other meaning: heat
- 2heat
- The state of being hot or warm; warmth.Also: warmth, hotness.
Other Irish words for temperature: fiabhras (fever)
“Teocht” with the article
The plural of temperature in Irish is teochtaí. Here is teocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teocht, the Irish word for temperature.
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Temperature in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for temperature?
The Irish for temperature is teocht (pronounced “tyohkht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean heat.
How do you pronounce teocht in Irish?
Teocht is said like “tyohkht” (IPA /tʲɔxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of temperature in Irish?
The plural of teocht is teochtaí; with the article, na teochtaí means “the temperatures”. The genitive plural is teochtaí, as in raon na dteochtaí (the range of temperatures).
Does teocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teocht can mean temperature or heat, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teocht change to theocht or dteocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teocht becomes mo theocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'teocht' and 'teas'?
'Teas' is heat or warmth in general, while 'teocht' is mostly used for measured temperature, e.g. 'teocht an uisce', the water temperature.
How do I say someone has a temperature?
Say 'tá teocht ard air' or 'tá fiabhras air', he has a temperature or fever.
