HeyRuaHow to say “text” in Irish
- Irish:
- téacs
- English:
- text, text message, scriptural text
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tyayks” /tʲeːks/
- Plural:
- téacsanna (texts)
- Genitive singular:
- téacs, an téacs (e.g. teideal an téacs, the title of the text)
- Genitive plural:
- téacsanna, na dtéacsanna (e.g. aistriúchán na dtéacsanna, the translation of the texts)
What does “téacs” mean?
“Téacs” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- text
- The written words of a book, document or passage.Also: wording, passage.
2 other meanings: text message or scriptural text
- 2text message
- A short written message sent by mobile phone.Also: text, sms.
- 3scriptural text
- A verse or passage quoted from scripture, often as the subject of a sermon.Also: verse, citation.
Other Irish words for text: téacsáil (text)
“Téacs” with the article
The plural of text in Irish is téacsanna. Here is téacs after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Téacs” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téacs, the Irish word for text.
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Text in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for text?
The Irish for text is téacs (pronounced “tyayks”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is téacsanna. Depending on context it can also mean text message or scriptural text.
How do you pronounce téacs in Irish?
Téacs is said like “tyayks” (IPA /tʲeːks/).
What is the plural of text in Irish?
The plural of téacs is téacsanna; with the article, na téacsanna means “the texts”. The genitive plural is téacsanna, as in aistriúchán na dtéacsanna (the translation of the texts).
Does téacs have more than one meaning?
Yes. Téacs can mean text, text message or scriptural text, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does téacs change to théacs or dtéacs?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téacs becomes mo théacs (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéacs (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to text someone' in Irish?
Use the verb téacsáil, e.g. 'Téacsáil mé í', or say 'Chuir mé téacs chuici'.
