HeyRuaHow to say “belly” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarr
- English:
- belly, underside
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tar” /t̪ˠaːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- tairr (bellies)
- Genitive singular:
- tairr, an tairr (e.g. craiceann an tairr, the skin of the belly)
- Genitive plural:
- tarr, na dtarr (e.g. craiceann na dtarr, the skin of the bellies)
What does “tarr” mean?
“Tarr” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- belly
- The front lower part of the body, especially the underside of an animal or a fish.Also: underside, abdomen, venter.
“Tarr” with the article
The plural of belly in Irish is tairr. Here is tarr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tarr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarr, the Irish word for belly.
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Belly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for belly?
The Irish for belly is tarr (pronounced “tar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tairr. Depending on context it can also mean underside.
How do you pronounce tarr in Irish?
Tarr is said like “tar” (IPA /t̪ˠaːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of belly in Irish?
The plural of tarr is tairr; with the article, na tairr means “the bellies”. The genitive plural is tarr, as in craiceann na dtarr (the skin of the bellies).
Does tarr have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tarr can mean belly or underside, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tarr change to tharr or dtarr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarr becomes mo tharr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarr (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tarr' and 'bolg'?
'Bolg' is the everyday word for stomach or belly in people, while 'tarr' often means the belly or underside, especially of an animal, fish or object.
