teoranta
[ˈtʲoːɾˠən̪ˠt̪ˠə]
The English word "limited" is translated into Irish as teoranta.
teoranta is an adjective meaning that something has certain limits placed upon it. In specific formal contexts, it is used in phrases like freagracht teoranta, which means "limited liability."
Meaning: with certain limits placed upon it (adj)
Did you know?
- The root word teorainn can refer to both a physical boundary like a fence and a conceptual limit, making teoranta feel more like 'bounded' than just 'restricted'.
- While teoranta is used for formal limits, Irish speakers often use different words for 'limited' when referring to a small amount of time or patience.
- The suffix '-ta' in teoranta is a common way in Irish to turn a noun like 'boundary' into a descriptive adjective.
Examples in context
- Tá an isteachadán teoranta.The capacity is limited.
- Tá an suíomh teoranta.The space is limited.
Example conversation
Cathal and Siobhán are talking about a ticket sale.
- CathalAn bhfuil ticéid fágtha?Are there any tickets left?
- SiobhánTá, ach tá an líon teoranta.Yes, but the number is limited.
- CathalAn féidir liom beirt a thalú?Can I book for two?
- SiobhánIs féidir, má déanann tú é anois.You can, if you do it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “limited” translations and entries teoranta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
