HeyRuaHow to say “tide” in Irish
- Irish:
- taoide
- English:
- tide, current, flow
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TEE-jeh” /ˈt̪ˠiːdʲə/
- Plural:
- taoidí (tides)
- Genitive singular:
- taoide, na taoide (e.g. casadh na taoide, the turn of the tide)
- Genitive plural:
- taoidí, na dtaoidí (e.g. tábla taoidí, a tide table)
What does “taoide” mean?
“Taoide” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tide
- The regular rise and fall of the level of the sea.Also: sea tide, high tide, low tide.
1 other meaning: current, flow
- 2current, flow
- A strong flow or current of water, or figuratively a trend or flow of events.Also: current, flow, stream.
“Taoide” with the article
The plural of tide in Irish is taoidí. Here is taoide after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taoide” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taoide, the Irish word for tide.
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Tide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tide?
The Irish for tide is taoide (pronounced “TEE-jeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is taoidí. Depending on context it can also mean current, flow.
How do you pronounce taoide in Irish?
Taoide is said like “TEE-jeh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠiːdʲə/).
What is the plural of tide in Irish?
The plural of taoide is taoidí; with the article, na taoidí means “the tides”. The genitive plural is taoidí, as in tábla taoidí (a tide table).
Does taoide have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taoide can mean tide or current, flow, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taoide change to thaoide or dtaoide?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taoide becomes mo thaoide (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaoide (eclipsis).
How do you say high tide and low tide in Irish?
High tide is 'lán mara' or 'barr taoide', and low tide is 'lag trá' or simply 'trá'. 'Tá an taoide istigh' means the tide is in, 'tá an taoide amuigh' means it is out.
