HeyRuaHow to say “thyme” in Irish
- Irish:
- tím
- English:
- thyme
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “teem” /tʲiːmʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tíme, na tíme (e.g. boladh na tíme, the smell of thyme)
What does “tím” mean?
- thyme
- A small fragrant herb whose leaves are used to flavour food.Also: herb, wild thyme.
“Tím” with the article
Here is tím after the article (an t-alt).
an tím
the thyme
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Tím” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tím, the Irish word for thyme.
Cuir tím leis an anraith.
Add thyme to the soup.
Tá an tím ag fás sa ghairdín.
The thyme is growing in the garden.
Is breá liom boladh na tíme.
I love the smell of thyme.
Tá tím úr sa chuisneoir.
There is fresh thyme in the fridge.
Chuir mé tím agus gairleog ar an sicín.
I put thyme and garlic on the chicken.
Bíonn tím fhiáin ag fás ar na cnoic.
Wild thyme grows on the hills.
Cheannaigh mé crúsca tíme triomaithe.
I bought a jar of dried thyme.
Other nouns in Irish
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Thyme in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thyme?
The Irish for thyme is tím (pronounced “teem”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tím in Irish?
Tím is said like “teem” (IPA /tʲiːmʲ/).
Does tím have a plural?
No plural form is given for tím in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tím change to thím or dtím?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tím becomes mo thím (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtím (eclipsis).
Does 'tím' have anything to do with time?
No, 'tím' means only the herb thyme; time is 'am' or 'aimsir'.
