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Template in Irish (Teimpléad): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for template is teimpléad, a masculine noun (plural teimpléid).
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How to say “template” in Irish

Irish:
teimpléad
English:
template
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“TEM-pleed”  /tʲɛmʲpʲlʲeːd̪ˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
teimpléid (templates)
Genitive singular:
teimpléid, an teimpléid (e.g. leagan amach an teimpléid, the layout of the template)
Genitive plural:
teimpléad, na dteimpléad (e.g. bailiúchán teimpléad, a collection of templates)

What does “teimpléad” mean?

template
A pattern or model, physical or digital, used as a guide for making or laying out something.Also: pattern, model, stencil.

“Teimpléad” with the article

The plural of template in Irish is teimpléid. Here is teimpléad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an teimpléad
the template
No change after an
na teimpléid
the templates
Plural: no change after na

“Teimpléad” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using teimpléad, the Irish word for template.

Úsáid an teimpléad seo don litir.
Use this template for the letter.
Tá teimpléad nua agam don tuarascáil.
I have a new template for the report.
Íoslódáil mé na teimpléid ón suíomh gréasáin.
I downloaded the templates from the website.
Athraigh dath an teimpléid más mian leat.
Change the colour of the template if you like.
Chuir mé m'ainm isteach sa teimpléad.
I put my name into the template.
Is maith liom mo theimpléad féin don CV.
I like my own template for the CV.
Gearr an páipéar timpeall ar an teimpléad.
Cut the paper around the template.

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Template in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for template?

The Irish for template is teimpléad (pronounced “TEM-pleed”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teimpléid.

How do you pronounce teimpléad in Irish?

Teimpléad is said like “TEM-pleed” (IPA /tʲɛmʲpʲlʲeːd̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of template in Irish?

The plural of teimpléad is teimpléid; with the article, na teimpléid means “the templates”. The genitive plural is teimpléad, as in bailiúchán teimpléad (a collection of templates).

Why does teimpléad change to theimpléad or dteimpléad?

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

Is 'teimpléad' the same as 'teampall'?

No. 'Teimpléad' means a template, while 'teampall' means a temple or church.

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