HeyRuaHow to say “thinness” in Irish
- Irish:
- tanaíocht
- English:
- thinness, shallowness, sparseness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAN-ee-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠan̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tanaíochta, na tanaíochta (e.g. de bharr na tanaíochta, because of the thinness)
What does “tanaíocht” mean?
“Tanaíocht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- thinness
- The state of being thin or slender, of a person, object or material.Also: slenderness, leanness, slimness.
2 other meanings: shallowness or sparseness
- 2shallowness
- The state of being shallow, as of water, or figuratively of a person or argument.Also: shallow water, superficiality.
- 3sparseness
- The state of being thinly spread or scattered, as of hair, crops or population.Also: thinness, scarcity.
Other Irish words for thinness: caoile (thinness)
“Tanaíocht” with the article
Here is tanaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tanaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tanaíocht, the Irish word for thinness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Thinness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thinness?
The Irish for thinness is tanaíocht (pronounced “TAN-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean shallowness or sparseness.
How do you pronounce tanaíocht in Irish?
Tanaíocht is said like “TAN-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠan̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does tanaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tanaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tanaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tanaíocht can mean thinness, shallowness or sparseness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tanaíocht change to thanaíocht or dtanaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tanaíocht becomes mo thanaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtanaíocht (eclipsis).
Is 'tanaíocht' the same as 'caoile'?
Both can mean thinness, but 'caoile' stresses narrowness or slenderness, while 'tanaíocht' also covers shallowness and sparseness, from the adjective 'tanaí'.
