HeyRuaHow to say “anticlockwise direction” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuathal
- English:
- anticlockwise direction, blunder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOO-uh-hul” /ˈt̪ˠuəhəlˠ/
- Plural:
- tuathail (anticlockwise directions)
- Genitive singular:
- tuathail, an tuathail (e.g. casadh an tuathail, the anticlockwise turn)
- Genitive plural:
- tuathal, na dtuathal (e.g. casadh na dtuathal, the anticlockwise turns)
What does “tuathal” mean?
“Tuathal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- anticlockwise direction
- Movement against the direction of the sun, that is, anticlockwise; traditionally thought unlucky.Also: counterclockwise, withershins, left-hand direction.
1 other meaning: blunder
- 2blunder
- A clumsy mistake or wrong move.Also: error, mistake, gaffe.
“Tuathal” with the article
The plural of anticlockwise direction in Irish is tuathail. Here is tuathal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuathal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuathal, the Irish word for anticlockwise direction.
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Anticlockwise direction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anticlockwise direction?
The Irish for anticlockwise direction is tuathal (pronounced “TOO-uh-hul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuathail. Depending on context it can also mean blunder.
How do you pronounce tuathal in Irish?
Tuathal is said like “TOO-uh-hul” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəhəlˠ/).
What is the plural of anticlockwise direction in Irish?
The plural of tuathal is tuathail; with the article, na tuathail means “the anticlockwise directions”. The genitive plural is tuathal, as in casadh na dtuathal (the anticlockwise turns).
Does tuathal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuathal can mean anticlockwise direction or blunder, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuathal change to thuathal or dtuathal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuathal becomes mo thuathal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuathal (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of tuathal?
The opposite is deiseal, sunwise or clockwise; going tuathal around a holy well or grave was considered unlucky.
Can tuathal mean a mistake?
Yes, as in 'Rinne mé tuathal', I made a blunder, similar to botún.
