HeyRuaHow to say “thesis” in Irish
- Irish:
- téis
- English:
- thesis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “taysh” /tʲeːʃ/
- Plural:
- téiseanna (theses)
- Genitive singular:
- téise, na téise (e.g. teideal na téise, title of the thesis)
- Genitive plural:
- téiseanna, na dtéiseanna (e.g. liosta na dtéiseanna, the list of theses)
What does “téis” mean?
- thesis
- A long piece of written research submitted for a university degree, or a proposition put forward for argument.Also: dissertation, proposition.
“Téis” with the article
The plural of thesis in Irish is téiseanna. Here is téis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Téis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téis, the Irish word for thesis.
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Thesis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thesis?
The Irish for thesis is téis (pronounced “taysh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is téiseanna.
How do you pronounce téis in Irish?
Téis is said like “taysh” (IPA /tʲeːʃ/).
What is the plural of thesis in Irish?
The plural of téis is téiseanna; with the article, na téiseanna means “the theses”. The genitive plural is téiseanna, as in liosta na dtéiseanna (the list of theses).
Why does téis change to théis or dtéis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téis becomes mo théis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'téis' and 'tráchtas'?
'Tráchtas' is the more usual word for a dissertation or thesis written for a degree, while 'téis' is also used for a thesis, especially a proposition argued in discussion.
