Welding in Irish (Táthú): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for welding?

The Irish for welding is táthú (pronounced “TAW-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean joining.

Q: Does táthú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Táthú can mean welding or joining, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “welding” in Irish

Irish:: táthú
English:: welding, joining
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: táthaigh, to weld (ag táthú, welding)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “TAW-hoo” /ˈt̪ˠaːhuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: táthaithe, an táthaithe (e.g. cúrsa táthaithe, welding course)

What does “táthú” mean?

“Táthú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

welding: The act of joining pieces of metal together by heat; it is the verbal noun of the verb táthaigh.Also: weld, soldering, fusing.

1 other meaning: joining

2joining: The act of binding, uniting or knitting things together, such as a broken bone healing; verbal noun of táthaigh.Also: binding, uniting, knitting, cementing.

“Táthú” as a verbal noun

After ag, táthú means welding: it is the verbal noun of the verb táthaigh (to weld). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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táthúverbal noun

ag táthúwelding

“Táthú” with the article

Here is táthú after the article (an t-alt).

an táthú

the welding

No change after an

“Táthú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using táthú, the Irish word for welding.

Tá sé ag foghlaim táthaithe sa choláiste.

He is learning welding at the college.

Is ceird mhaith é an táthú.

Welding is a good trade.

Cheannaigh mé meaisín táthaithe nua inné.

I bought a new welding machine yesterday.

Bíonn spéaclaí cosanta ag teastáil don táthú.

Protective goggles are needed for welding.

Rinne m'athair an táthú ar an ngeata.

My father did the welding on the gate.

Tá an chnámh ag táthú go maith anois.

The bone is knitting well now.

Bhí locht sa táthú ar an bpíopa.

There was a fault in the weld on the pipe.

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Welding in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for welding?

The Irish for welding is táthú (pronounced “TAW-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean joining.

How do you pronounce táthú in Irish?

Táthú is said like “TAW-hoo” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːhuː/).

Does táthú have a plural?

No plural form is given for táthú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does táthú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Táthú can mean welding or joining, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does táthú change to tháthú or dtáthú?

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

What is the difference between táthú and sádráil?

Táthú is welding, melting the metals themselves to join them, while sádráil is soldering, joining with a separate melted alloy.

Welding in Irish (Táthú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage