taoide
/ˈt̪ˠiːdʲə/feminine
The English phrase "tide" is translated into Irish as taoide.
taoide refers to the periodic change of sea level. To describe the rising tide informally, you can use the phrase An t-uisce ag teacht isteach, which literally means "the water coming in".
Meaning: periodic change of sea level (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of taoide is na taoide.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈt̪ˠiːdʲə/
Did you know?
- The word taoide likely entered the Irish language from the English word 'tide' during the 17th century.
- While taoide is used for the sea, a similar sounding word, tuile, refers specifically to a 'flood'.
Examples in context
- Tá an taoide ag casadh.The tide is turning.
- casadh na taoidethe turn of the tide
- An bhfuil an taoide in ard?Is the tide high?
Example conversation
Aoife and Oisín are walking on the beach.
- Aoifean bhfuil an taoide ag teacht?Is the tide coming in?
- OisínTá, tá an taoide an-ard anois.Yes, the tide is very high now.
- AoifeNí féidir linn fanacht anseo.We cannot stay here.
- OisínTá tú ceart, a Aoife.You are right, Aoife.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tide” translations and entries taoide, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries taoide, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
