HeyRuaHow to say “threshold” in Irish
- Irish:
- tairseach
- English:
- threshold, sill, portal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-shukh” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠʃəx/
- Plural:
- tairseacha (thresholds)
- Genitive singular:
- tairsí, na tairsí (e.g. ar leac na tairsí, on the doorstep)
- Genitive plural:
- tairseach, na dtairseach (e.g. péinteáil na dtairseach, painting the thresholds)
What does “tairseach” mean?
“Tairseach” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- threshold
- The strip of wood or stone at the bottom of a doorway that you step over when entering a building.Also: doorstep, door sill, doorway.
3 other meanings: sill or portal
- 2sill
- A ledge at the bottom of a window or similar opening.Also: windowsill, ledge.
- 3threshold
- The point at which something begins or a level that must be reached, used figuratively.Also: verge, brink, limit.
- 4portal
- A website or entry point that gives access to many services or resources.Also: web portal, gateway.
“Tairseach” with the article
The plural of threshold in Irish is tairseacha. Here is tairseach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tairseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tairseach, the Irish word for threshold.
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Threshold in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for threshold?
The Irish for threshold is tairseach (pronounced “TAR-shukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tairseacha. Depending on context it can also mean sill or portal.
How do you pronounce tairseach in Irish?
Tairseach is said like “TAR-shukh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠʃəx/).
What is the plural of threshold in Irish?
The plural of tairseach is tairseacha; with the article, na tairseacha means “the thresholds”. The genitive plural is tairseach, as in péinteáil na dtairseach (painting the thresholds).
Does tairseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tairseach can mean threshold, sill or portal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tairseach change to thairseach or dtairseach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tairseach becomes mo thairseach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtairseach (eclipsis).
How do I say 'never darkened my door' in Irish?
A common phrase is 'níor chuir sé cos thar thairseach agam', literally 'he never put a foot over my threshold'.
