Type in Irish (Tíopa): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for type?

The Irish for type is tíopa (pronounced “TEE-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tíopaí.

Q: What is the plural of type in Irish?

The plural of tíopa is tíopaí; with the article, na tíopaí means “the types”. The genitive plural is tíopaí, as in cló na dtíopaí (the print of the types).

How to say “type” in Irish

Irish:: tíopa
English:: type
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “TEE-puh” /ˈtʲiːpə/

Various forms

Plural:: tíopaí (types)
Genitive singular:: tíopa, an tíopa (e.g. méid an tíopa, the size of the type)
Genitive plural:: tíopaí, na dtíopaí (e.g. cló na dtíopaí, the print of the types)

What does “tíopa” mean?

type: Printing type: the metal or wooden blocks with raised letters used in printing, or the letters they produce.Also: printing type, typeface, font.

Other Irish words for type: tíopáil (type)

“Tíopa” with the article

The plural of type in Irish is tíopaí. Here is tíopa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tíopa

the type

No change after an

na tíopaí

the types

Plural: no change after na

“Tíopa” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tíopa, the Irish word for type.

Bhí an tíopa an-bheag sa leabhar sin.

The type was very small in that book.

Tá tíopa Gaelach ar an gcomhartha.

The sign is in Gaelic type.

Leag an clódóir na tíopaí amach go cúramach.

The printer laid out the type carefully.

Is maith liom stíl an tíopa seo.

I like the style of this type.

Cuireadh an dán i gcló i dtíopa mór.

The poem was printed in large type.

Bhí tíopaí adhmaid sa seanchlólann.

There was wooden type in the old printing house.

Roghnaigh tíopa níos soiléire don phóstaer.

Choose a clearer type for the poster.

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Type in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for type?

The Irish for type is tíopa (pronounced “TEE-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tíopaí.

How do you pronounce tíopa in Irish?

Tíopa is said like “TEE-puh” (IPA /ˈtʲiːpə/).

What is the plural of type in Irish?

The plural of tíopa is tíopaí; with the article, na tíopaí means “the types”. The genitive plural is tíopaí, as in cló na dtíopaí (the print of the types).

Why does tíopa change to thíopa or dtíopa?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tíopa becomes mo thíopa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtíopa (eclipsis).

Is 'tíopa' the everyday word for 'type' meaning 'kind'?

No. 'Tíopa' refers to printing type; for 'kind' or 'sort' use 'cineál' or 'saghas'. In general use, 'cló' is also common for printed type or font.

Type in Irish (Tíopa): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage