HeyRuaHow to say “attack” in Irish
- Irish:
- taom
- English:
- attack, fit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “teem” /t̪ˠiːmˠ/
- Plural:
- taomanna (attacks)
- Genitive singular:
- taoma, an taoma (e.g. tar éis an taoma, after the attack)
- Genitive plural:
- taomanna, na dtaomanna (e.g. minicíocht na dtaomanna, the frequency of the attacks)
What does “taom” mean?
“Taom” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- attack
- A sudden onset or bout of an illness, such as a heart attack or a fit of coughing.Also: fit, seizure, bout, spasm.
1 other meaning: fit
“Taom” with the article
The plural of attack in Irish is taomanna. Here is taom after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taom” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taom, the Irish word for attack.
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Attack in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for attack?
The Irish for attack is taom (pronounced “teem”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taomanna. Depending on context it can also mean fit.
How do you pronounce taom in Irish?
Taom is said like “teem” (IPA /t̪ˠiːmˠ/).
What is the plural of attack in Irish?
The plural of taom is taomanna; with the article, na taomanna means “the attacks”. The genitive plural is taomanna, as in minicíocht na dtaomanna (the frequency of the attacks).
Does taom have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taom can mean attack or fit, depending on context; the first is the most common. Taom also has its own entry as a verb meaning to bail.
Why does taom change to thaom or dtaom?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taom becomes mo thaom (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaom (eclipsis).
How do I say someone had a heart attack?
The usual phrase is 'Bhuail taom croí é' (he had a heart attack), using the verb 'buail' with 'taom croí'.
Is 'taom' the same as 'racht'?
Both can mean an outburst, but 'racht' is used mainly for emotion, as in 'racht feirge', while 'taom' is the usual word for a medical attack.
