HeyRuaHow to say “wallet” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiachóg
- English:
- wallet, pouch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TEE-uh-khohg” /ˈtʲiəxoːɡ/
- Plural:
- tiachóga (wallets)
- Genitive singular:
- tiachóige, na tiachóige (e.g. póca na tiachóige, the wallet pocket)
- Genitive plural:
- tiachóg, na dtiachóg (e.g. díoltóir na dtiachóg, the wallet seller)
What does “tiachóg” mean?
“Tiachóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wallet
- A small folding case for carrying money and cards.Also: billfold, purse.
“Tiachóg” with the article
The plural of wallet in Irish is tiachóga. Here is tiachóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tiachóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiachóg, the Irish word for wallet.
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Wallet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wallet?
The Irish for wallet is tiachóg (pronounced “TEE-uh-khohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tiachóga. Depending on context it can also mean pouch.
How do you pronounce tiachóg in Irish?
Tiachóg is said like “TEE-uh-khohg” (IPA /ˈtʲiəxoːɡ/).
What is the plural of wallet in Irish?
The plural of tiachóg is tiachóga; with the article, na tiachóga means “the wallets”. The genitive plural is tiachóg, as in díoltóir na dtiachóg (the wallet seller).
Does tiachóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tiachóg can mean wallet or pouch, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tiachóg change to thiachóg or dtiachóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiachóg becomes mo thiachóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiachóg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tiachóg' and 'sparán'?
Tiachóg is usually a wallet or pouch, while sparán is a purse, especially one for coins; in everyday speech the two often overlap.
