HeyRuaHow to say “tension” in Irish
- Irish:
- teannas
- English:
- tension, stress
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAN-us” /tʲanˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- teannais, an teannais (e.g. méadú an teannais, the increase in tension)
What does “teannas” mean?
“Teannas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tension
- A state of strain or nervous unease between people or in a situation.Also: strain, stress, unease.
2 other meanings: stress
- 2tension
- The physical tightness or pull of something stretched, such as a rope or muscle.Also: tautness, tightness.
- 3stress
- Pressure or emphasis, as in stress or force applied to something.Also: pressure, force.
“Teannas” with the article
Here is teannas after the article (an t-alt).
“Teannas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teannas, the Irish word for tension.
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Tension in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tension?
The Irish for tension is teannas (pronounced “TYAN-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean stress.
How do you pronounce teannas in Irish?
Teannas is said like “TYAN-us” (IPA /tʲanˠəsˠ/).
Does teannas have a plural?
No plural form is given for teannas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does teannas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teannas can mean tension or stress, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teannas change to theannas or dteannas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teannas becomes mo theannas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteannas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teannas and strus?
Teannas is tension, often between people or in a situation, while strus is personal stress or pressure, as in tá strus orm.
