HeyRuaHow to say “touch” in Irish
- Irish:
- tadhall
- English:
- touch, tangency
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tadhaill, to touch (ag tadhall, touching)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYE-uhl” /t̪ˠəiəlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tadhaill, an tadhaill (e.g. céadfa an tadhaill, the sense of touch)
What does “tadhall” mean?
“Tadhall” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- touch
- The act of touching something, or the sense of touch; it is also the verbal noun of the verb 'tadhaill' (touch).Also: touching, contact, sense of touch.
1 other meaning: tangency
- 2tangency
- In geometry, the point or fact of a line touching a curve without crossing it.Also: contact, point of contact.
Other Irish words for touch: teagmháil (contact)
“Tadhall” as a verbal noun
After ag, tadhall means touching: it is the verbal noun of the verb tadhaill (to touch). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tadhall” with the article
Here is tadhall after the article (an t-alt).
“Tadhall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tadhall, the Irish word for touch.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Touch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for touch?
The Irish for touch is tadhall (pronounced “TYE-uhl”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean tangency.
How do you pronounce tadhall in Irish?
Tadhall is said like “TYE-uhl” (IPA /t̪ˠəiəlˠ/).
Does tadhall have a plural?
No plural form is given for tadhall in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tadhall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tadhall can mean touch or tangency, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tadhall change to thadhall or dtadhall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tadhall becomes mo thadhall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtadhall (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tadhall' and 'teagmháil'?
'Tadhall' is physical touch or the sense of touch, while 'teagmháil' usually means contact in a wider sense, as in 'dul i dteagmháil le duine' (to get in touch with someone).
