HeyRuaHow to say “travel” in Irish
- Irish:
- taisteal
- English:
- travel
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- taistil, to travel (ag taisteal, travelling)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TASH-tyul” /ˈt̪ˠaʃtʲəlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- taistil, an taistil (e.g. costais taistil, travel expenses)
What does “taisteal” mean?
- travel
- The act of travelling or journeying from place to place; it is the verbal noun of the verb taistil.Also: travelling, journeying, touring.
Other Irish words for travel: téigh (go), taisteal (travel), taistil (travel)
“Taisteal” as a verbal noun
After ag, taisteal means travelling: it is the verbal noun of the verb taistil (to travel). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Taisteal” with the article
Here is taisteal after the article (an t-alt).
“Taisteal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taisteal, the Irish word for travel.
Other nouns in Irish
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Travel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for travel?
The Irish for travel is taisteal (pronounced “TASH-tyul”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce taisteal in Irish?
Taisteal is said like “TASH-tyul” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaʃtʲəlˠ/).
Does taisteal have a plural?
No plural form is given for taisteal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does taisteal change to thaisteal or dtaisteal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taisteal becomes mo thaisteal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaisteal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between taisteal and turas?
Taisteal is travel in general, the activity of travelling, while turas is a single trip or journey, e.g. turas go Gaillimh.
How do I say 'I am travelling'?
Use ag plus the verbal noun: Tá mé ag taisteal.
