HeyRuaHow to say “barking” in Irish
- Irish:
- tafann
- English:
- barking, chasing away
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAF-un” /ˈt̪ˠafˠən̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tafainn, an tafainn (e.g. torann an tafainn, the noise of the barking)
What does “tafann” mean?
“Tafann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- barking
- The verbal noun of the verb tafainn: the sound a dog makes when it barks, or the act of barking.Also: bark, baying, yelping.
1 other meaning: chasing away
- 2chasing away
- The act of driving off or chasing something away, as a dog does; also used of nagging or scolding speech.Also: driving off, scolding, nagging.
Other Irish words for barking: amhastrach (barking)
“Tafann” with the article
Here is tafann after the article (an t-alt).
“Tafann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tafann, the Irish word for barking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Barking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for barking?
The Irish for barking is tafann (pronounced “TAF-un”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean chasing away.
How do you pronounce tafann in Irish?
Tafann is said like “TAF-un” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠafˠən̪ˠ/).
Does tafann have a plural?
No plural form is given for tafann in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tafann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tafann can mean barking or chasing away, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tafann change to thafann or dtafann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tafann becomes mo thafann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtafann (eclipsis).
Is there another word for barking?
Yes, amhastrach is also widely used for barking, while glam is a single bark or howl. Tafann is the verbal noun of tafainn, as in 'tá an madra ag tafann'.
