téamh
The Irish word for heating (the system) is téamh.
téamh refers to a heating system. For a more formal way to refer to heating equipment, you can use Trealamh teasa.
Meaning: system (noun)
Did you know?
- In some traditional Irish contexts, the concept of warmth was historically linked to the 'hearth' or teallach. This creates a cultural association between heating and the central social point of the home.
- In some Irish dialects, words related to heat are used metaphorically to describe someone who is quick-tempered or 'hot-headed'.
- Because it is built from 'to go', the word téamh can be thought of as the 'going' or 'activity' of heat.
Examples in context
- Ag úsáid an trealamh teasa sa teachUsing the heating equipment in the house
Example conversation
Cathal and Aoife are talking in the living room.
- CathalTá an téamh go dtí anois.The heating is on now.
- AoifeGo maith, tá mé go hualach.Good, I am cold.
- CathalAn bhfuil an téamh go leor?Is the heating enough?
- AoifeTá, go raibh maith agat, a Chathail.Yes, thank you, Cathal.
