HeyRuaHow to say “terminal” in Irish
- Irish:
- teirminéal
- English:
- terminal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TER-im-ee-nayl” /ˈtʲɛɾʲəmʲiːnʲeːl/
- Plural:
- teirminéil (terminals)
- Genitive singular:
- teirminéil, an teirminéil (e.g. doras an teirminéil, the door of the terminal)
- Genitive plural:
- teirminéal, na dteirminéal (e.g. úsáideoirí na dteirminéal, the users of the terminals)
What does “teirminéal” mean?
“Teirminéal” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- terminal
- A building or station at the end of a transport route where passengers arrive and depart, such as at an airport.Also: terminus, airport terminal, bus terminal.
2 other meanings:
- 2terminal
- A device with a screen and keyboard used to connect to a computer or network.Also: computer terminal, workstation.
- 3terminal
- A point on a battery or electrical device where a wire is connected.Also: electrical terminal, battery terminal.
“Teirminéal” with the article
The plural of terminal in Irish is teirminéil. Here is teirminéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teirminéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teirminéal, the Irish word for terminal.
Other nouns in Irish
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Terminal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for terminal?
The Irish for terminal is teirminéal (pronounced “TER-im-ee-nayl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teirminéil.
How do you pronounce teirminéal in Irish?
Teirminéal is said like “TER-im-ee-nayl” (IPA /ˈtʲɛɾʲəmʲiːnʲeːl/).
What is the plural of terminal in Irish?
The plural of teirminéal is teirminéil; with the article, na teirminéil means “the terminals”. The genitive plural is teirminéal, as in úsáideoirí na dteirminéal (the users of the terminals).
Why does teirminéal change to theirminéal or dteirminéal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teirminéal becomes mo theirminéal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteirminéal (eclipsis).
Is 'teirminéal' the word for a railway terminus too?
It can be, but 'ceann scríbe' is often used for the end of a route or a destination, while 'teirminéal' is usual for airport and bus terminals.
