HeyRuaHow to say “termite” in Irish
- Irish:
- teirmít
- English:
- termite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TER-meet” /ˈtʲɛɾʲmʲiːtʲ/
- Plural:
- teirmítí (termites)
- Genitive singular:
- teirmíte, na teirmíte (e.g. nead na teirmíte, the termite's nest)
- Genitive plural:
- teirmítí, na dteirmítí (e.g. coilíneacht na dteirmítí, the colony of the termites)
What does “teirmít” mean?
- termite
- A small pale insect that lives in large colonies and feeds on wood.Also: white ant, wood-eating insect.
“Teirmít” with the article
The plural of termite in Irish is teirmítí. Here is teirmít after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teirmít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teirmít, the Irish word for termite.
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Termite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for termite?
The Irish for termite is teirmít (pronounced “TER-meet”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teirmítí.
How do you pronounce teirmít in Irish?
Teirmít is said like “TER-meet” (IPA /ˈtʲɛɾʲmʲiːtʲ/).
What is the plural of termite in Irish?
The plural of teirmít is teirmítí; with the article, na teirmítí means “the termites”. The genitive plural is teirmítí, as in coilíneacht na dteirmítí (the colony of the termites).
Why does teirmít change to theirmít or dteirmít?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teirmít becomes mo theirmít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteirmít (eclipsis).
Is a termite the same as an ant in Irish?
No. An ant is 'seangán', while a termite is 'teirmít', although termites are sometimes called white ants in English.
