HeyRuaHow to say “title” in Irish
- Irish:
- teideal
- English:
- title, entitlement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYED-ul” /tʲɛdʲəl/
- Plural:
- teidil (titles)
- Genitive singular:
- teidil, an teidil (e.g. leathanach an teidil, the title page)
- Genitive plural:
- teideal, na dteideal (e.g. liosta na dteideal, the list of titles)
What does “teideal” mean?
“Teideal” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- title
- The name of a book, film, song or other work, or a heading at the top of a piece of writing.Also: heading, name of a book, caption.
2 other meanings: entitlement
- 2title
- A name or rank that shows a person's position, such as a noble or professional title.Also: rank, designation, style.
- 3entitlement
- A legal right or claim to something, such as property.Also: right, claim, legal title.
“Teideal” with the article
The plural of title in Irish is teidil. Here is teideal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teideal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teideal, the Irish word for title.
Other nouns in Irish
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Title in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for title?
The Irish for title is teideal (pronounced “TYED-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teidil. Depending on context it can also mean entitlement.
How do you pronounce teideal in Irish?
Teideal is said like “TYED-ul” (IPA /tʲɛdʲəl/).
What is the plural of title in Irish?
The plural of teideal is teidil; with the article, na teidil means “the titles”. The genitive plural is teideal, as in liosta na dteideal (the list of titles).
Does teideal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teideal can mean title or entitlement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teideal change to theideal or dteideal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teideal becomes mo theideal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteideal (eclipsis).
How do I ask what a book is called?
Say "Cad is teideal don leabhar?" or simply "Cad is ainm don leabhar?".
What is the Irish for subtitles on a film?
Use "fotheidil", the plural of "fotheideal", for example "scannán le fotheidil".
