HeyRuaHow to say “term” in Irish
- Irish:
- téarma
- English:
- term, condition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYR-muh” /ˈtʲeːɾˠəmˠə/
- Plural:
- téarmaí (terms)
- Genitive singular:
- téarma, an téarma (e.g. deireadh an téarma, the end of the term)
- Genitive plural:
- téarmaí, na dtéarmaí (e.g. gluais na dtéarmaí, the glossary of terms)
What does “téarma” mean?
“Téarma” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- term
- A fixed period of time, such as a school term or a term of office.Also: period, school term, semester, term of office.
2 other meanings: condition
- 2term
- A word or phrase with a particular meaning, especially in a technical field.Also: technical term, expression, terminology.
- 3condition
- A condition or stipulation of an agreement, usually in the plural.Also: terms, stipulation.
Other Irish words for term: focal (word), seimeastar (semester)
“Téarma” with the article
The plural of term in Irish is téarmaí. Here is téarma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Téarma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téarma, the Irish word for term.
Other nouns in Irish
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Term in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for term?
The Irish for term is téarma (pronounced “TAYR-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is téarmaí. Depending on context it can also mean condition.
How do you pronounce téarma in Irish?
Téarma is said like “TAYR-muh” (IPA /ˈtʲeːɾˠəmˠə/).
What is the plural of term in Irish?
The plural of téarma is téarmaí; with the article, na téarmaí means “the terms”. The genitive plural is téarmaí, as in gluais na dtéarmaí (the glossary of terms).
Does téarma have more than one meaning?
Yes. Téarma can mean term or condition, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does téarma change to théarma or dtéarma?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téarma becomes mo théarma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéarma (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for 'terminology'?
Use 'téarmaíocht', for example 'téarmaíocht na heolaíochta' (scientific terminology).
Is 'téarma' the only word for a period of time?
No, 'tréimhse' is a general word for a period, while 'téarma' is a fixed term such as 'téarma scoile'.
