TORTHAÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
téarnamh, m. (gs. as s. -aimh, as vn. -aithe). 1. vn. of téarnaigh. 2. (a) Escape; recovery, convalescence. Teach téarnaimh, convalescent home. (b) Return; approach. ~ i gceann cairdis, a return to friendship. (c) Departure, death. (Var:téarnó m)
ABAIRTÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
Téarnamh as gábh, to escape from danger.
Tá sé ag téarnamh agus ag teacht ina neart arís, he is convalescing and regaining his strength.
Ag téarnamh ó thuras, returning from a pilgrimage.
Táimid ag téarnamh chun baile, we are coming near home.
Ag téarnamh i mo dháil, coming to meet me.
Tá sé ag téarnamh ar am luí, it is drawing near bedtime.