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- Irish:
- teann
- English:
- to tighten, press, urge, draw near
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- teannadh (ag teannadh, tightening)
- Verbal adjective:
- teannta
- Pronunciation:
- “tyown” /tʲaun̪ˠ/
What does “teann” mean?
“Teann” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to tighten
- To make something tight or tense, such as a belt, rope or knot.Also: tauten, pull tight, strain.
3 other meanings: press or urge or draw near
- 2to press
- To press, squeeze or hold something firmly against something else.Also: squeeze, hug, clasp.
- 3to urge
- To press or urge someone to do something.Also: press, push, pressure.
- 4to draw near
- To move closer or approach, often used with le or isteach.Also: approach, move closer.
Other entries for “teann”
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Teann” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Theann méI tightened | Níor theann méI did not tighten | Ar theann mé?Did I tighten? |
| tú (you) | Theann túYou tightened | Níor theann túYou did not tighten | Ar theann tú?Did you tighten? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Theann sé / síHe tightened | Níor theann sé / síHe did not tighten | Ar theann sé / sí?Did he tighten? |
| sinn (we) | TheannamarWe tightened | Níor theannamarWe did not tighten | Ar theannamar?Did we tighten? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Theann sibhYou tightened | Níor theann sibhYou did not tighten | Ar theann sibh?Did you tighten? |
| siad (they) | Theann siadThey tightened | Níor theann siadThey did not tighten | Ar theann siad?Did they tighten? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Teannadh | Níor teannadh | Ar teannadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | TeannaimI tighten | Ní theannaimI do not tighten | An dteannaim?Do I tighten? |
| tú (you) | Teannann túYou tighten | Ní theannann túYou do not tighten | An dteannann tú?Do you tighten? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Teannann sé / síHe tightens | Ní theannann sé / síHe does not tighten | An dteannann sé / sí?Does he tighten? |
| sinn (we) | TeannaimidWe tighten | Ní theannaimidWe do not tighten | An dteannaimid?Do we tighten? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Teannann sibhYou tighten | Ní theannann sibhYou do not tighten | An dteannann sibh?Do you tighten? |
| siad (they) | Teannann siadThey tighten | Ní theannann siadThey do not tighten | An dteannann siad?Do they tighten? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Teanntar | Ní theanntar | An dteanntar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Teannfaidh méI will tighten | Ní theannfaidh méI will not tighten | An dteannfaidh mé?Will I tighten? |
| tú (you) | Teannfaidh túYou will tighten | Ní theannfaidh túYou will not tighten | An dteannfaidh tú?Will you tighten? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Teannfaidh sé / síHe will tighten | Ní theannfaidh sé / síHe will not tighten | An dteannfaidh sé / sí?Will he tighten? |
| sinn (we) | TeannfaimidWe will tighten | Ní theannfaimidWe will not tighten | An dteannfaimid?Will we tighten? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Teannfaidh sibhYou will tighten | Ní theannfaidh sibhYou will not tighten | An dteannfaidh sibh?Will you tighten? |
| siad (they) | Teannfaidh siadThey will tighten | Ní theannfaidh siadThey will not tighten | An dteannfaidh siad?Will they tighten? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Teannfar | Ní theannfar | An dteannfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | TheannfainnI would tighten | Ní theannfainnI would not tighten | An dteannfainn?Would I tighten? |
| tú (you) | TheannfáYou would tighten | Ní theannfáYou would not tighten | An dteannfá?Would you tighten? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Theannfadh sé / síHe would tighten | Ní theannfadh sé / síHe would not tighten | An dteannfadh sé / sí?Would he tighten? |
| sinn (we) | TheannfaimisWe would tighten | Ní theannfaimisWe would not tighten | An dteannfaimis?Would we tighten? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Theannfadh sibhYou would tighten | Ní theannfadh sibhYou would not tighten | An dteannfadh sibh?Would you tighten? |
| siad (they) | TheannfaidísThey would tighten | Ní theannfaidísThey would not tighten | An dteannfaidís?Would they tighten? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Theannfaí | Ní theannfaí | An dteannfaí? |
“Teann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Theann sé an rópa go docht.
He tightened the rope firmly.
Teannann sí a crios gach maidin.
She tightens her belt every morning.
Teannfaidh mé na scriúnna amárach.
I will tighten the screws tomorrow.
Theannfainn an tsreang dá mbeadh uirlis agam.
I would tighten the wire if I had a tool.
Níor theann tú do chrios sábhála.
You didn't tighten your seat belt.
Ar theann tú an tsnaidhm?
Did you tighten the knot?
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To tighten in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to tighten?
The Irish for to tighten is teann (pronounced “tyown”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is teannadh.
What is the verbal noun of teann?
The verbal noun of teann is teannadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag teannadh (tightening). The verbal adjective is teannta.
How do you say teann in the past and the future?
Past: Theann mé; negative Níor theann mé; question Ar theann mé?. Future: Teannfaidh mé; negative Ní theannfaidh mé; question An dteannfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of teann?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Theannfainn (I would tighten); negative Ní theannfainn; question An dteannfainn?.
Does teann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teann can mean to tighten, to press, to urge or to draw near, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'teann'?
To loosen something you use 'scaoil' or 'bog', for example 'scaoil do chrios', loosen your belt.
Is 'teann' also an adjective?
Yes, 'teann' as an adjective means tight or firm, as in 'léine theann', a tight shirt.
