HeyRuaHow to say “tether” in Irish
- Irish:
- teaghrán
- English:
- tether, string
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOW-rawn” /tʲaurˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- teaghráin (tethers)
- Genitive singular:
- teaghráin, an teaghráin (e.g. fad an teaghráin, the length of the tether)
- Genitive plural:
- teaghrán, na dteaghrán (e.g. ag déanamh teaghrán, making tethers)
What does “teaghrán” mean?
“Teaghrán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tether
- A rope or chain used to tie an animal so that it can graze only within a limited area.Also: rope, halter, leash.
1 other meaning: string
- 2string
- In computing, a sequence of characters treated as a single unit of data.Also: character string, text string.
“Teaghrán” with the article
The plural of tether in Irish is teaghráin. Here is teaghrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teaghrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teaghrán, the Irish word for tether.
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Tether in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tether?
The Irish for tether is teaghrán (pronounced “TYOW-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teaghráin. Depending on context it can also mean string.
How do you pronounce teaghrán in Irish?
Teaghrán is said like “TYOW-rawn” (IPA /tʲaurˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of tether in Irish?
The plural of teaghrán is teaghráin; with the article, na teaghráin means “the tethers”. The genitive plural is teaghrán, as in ag déanamh teaghrán (making tethers).
Does teaghrán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teaghrán can mean tether or string, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teaghrán change to theaghrán or dteaghrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teaghrán becomes mo theaghrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteaghrán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teaghrán and téad?
Téad is a general word for a rope or cord, while teaghrán is specifically a tether for tying an animal, though it is also used for a string in computing.
