HeyRuaHow to say “boring” in Irish
- Irish:
- tolladh
- English:
- boring, perforation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- toll, to bore (ag tolladh, boring)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUL-uh” /ˈt̪ˠʊl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- tolltaí
- Genitive singular:
- tollta, an tollta (e.g. uirlis tollta, boring tool)
- Genitive plural:
- tolltaí, na dtolltaí (e.g. líon na dtolltaí, the number of borings)
What does “tolladh” mean?
“Tolladh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- boring
- The act of making a hole through something; the verbal noun of the verb 'toll' (bore, pierce).Also: piercing, perforating, drilling, holing.
1 other meaning: perforation
- 2perforation
- A hole or opening made by piercing or boring.Also: puncture, hole, piercing.
Other Irish words for boring: leadránach (boring)
“Tolladh” as a verbal noun
After ag, tolladh means boring: it is the verbal noun of the verb toll (to bore). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tolladh” with the article
The plural of boring in Irish is tolltaí. Here is tolladh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tolladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tolladh, the Irish word for boring.
Other nouns in Irish
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Boring in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boring?
The Irish for boring is tolladh (pronounced “TUL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tolltaí. Depending on context it can also mean perforation.
How do you pronounce tolladh in Irish?
Tolladh is said like “TUL-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of boring in Irish?
The plural of tolladh is tolltaí; with the article, it is na tolltaí. The genitive plural is tolltaí, as in líon na dtolltaí (the number of borings).
Does tolladh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tolladh can mean boring or perforation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tolladh change to tholladh or dtolladh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tolladh becomes mo tholladh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtolladh (eclipsis).
How is 'tolladh' different from 'poll'?
'Poll' is a hole itself, while 'tolladh' is the act of boring or piercing, or the perforation produced, from the verb 'toll'.
