HeyRuaHow to say “tick” in Irish
- Irish:
- tic
- English:
- tick
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tik” /tʲɪk/
- Plural:
- ticeanna (ticks)
- Genitive singular:
- tic, an tic (e.g. bosca an tic, the tick box)
- Genitive plural:
- ticeanna, na dticeanna (e.g. líon na dticeanna, the number of ticks)
What does “tic” mean?
“Tic” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tick
- A small mark, like a check, used to show that something is correct or has been done.Also: check mark, checkmark, tick mark.
“Tic” with the article
The plural of tick in Irish is ticeanna. Here is tic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tic, the Irish word for tick.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tick in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tick?
The Irish for tick is tic (pronounced “tik”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ticeanna.
How do you pronounce tic in Irish?
Tic is said like “tik” (IPA /tʲɪk/).
What is the plural of tick in Irish?
The plural of tic is ticeanna; with the article, na ticeanna means “the ticks”. The genitive plural is ticeanna, as in líon na dticeanna (the number of ticks).
Why does tic change to thic or dtic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tic becomes mo thic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtic (eclipsis).
Is 'tic' the word for the insect called a tick?
No, 'tic' is the check mark or the clock's sound. The blood-sucking insect is 'sceartán'.
