HeyRuaHow to say “transmission” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarchur
- English:
- transmission, remittal
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tarchuir, to transmit (ag tarchur, transmitting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-uh-khur” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəxəɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tarchurtha, an tarchurtha (e.g. costas tarchurtha, cost of transmission)
What does “tarchur” mean?
“Tarchur” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- transmission
- The act of sending or passing something on, such as a signal, broadcast or disease; verbal noun of the verb tarchuir.Also: transmitting, broadcast, relay.
1 other meaning: remittal
- 2remittal
- The act of referring or sending a case or matter on to another body or court.Also: remission, referral.
Other Irish words for transmission: craoladh (broadcasting)
“Tarchur” as a verbal noun
After ag, tarchur means transmitting: it is the verbal noun of the verb tarchuir (to transmit). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tarchur” with the article
Here is tarchur after the article (an t-alt).
“Tarchur” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarchur, the Irish word for transmission.
Other nouns in Irish
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Transmission in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for transmission?
The Irish for transmission is tarchur (pronounced “TAR-uh-khur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean remittal.
How do you pronounce tarchur in Irish?
Tarchur is said like “TAR-uh-khur” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəxəɾˠ/).
Does tarchur have a plural?
No plural form is given for tarchur in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tarchur have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tarchur can mean transmission or remittal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tarchur change to tharchur or dtarchur?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarchur becomes mo tharchur (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarchur (eclipsis).
How is tarchur different from craoladh?
Craoladh means broadcasting a programme to the public, while tarchur is the more technical sending of a signal or passing something on, as in tarchur sonraí.
