Bottom in Irish (Tóin): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for bottom?

The Irish for bottom is tóin (pronounced “tohn”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tóineanna. Depending on context it can also mean rear.

Q: What is the plural of bottom in Irish?

The plural of tóin is tóineanna; with the article, na tóineanna means “the bottoms”. The genitive plural is tóineanna, as in cruth na dtóineanna (the shape of the bottoms).

Q: Does tóin have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tóin can mean bottom or rear, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “bottom” in Irish

Irish:: tóin
English:: bottom, rear
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “tohn” /t̪ˠoːnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: tóineanna (bottoms)
Genitive singular:: tóna, na tóna (e.g. poll na tóna, the backside, the anus)
Genitive plural:: tóineanna, na dtóineanna (e.g. cruth na dtóineanna, the shape of the bottoms)

What does “tóin” mean?

“Tóin” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

bottom: The part of the body you sit on; the buttocks, often used informally.Also: backside, bum, arse, buttocks, rear.

2 other meanings: rear

2bottom: The lowest part or base of something, such as a bag, a sea or a well.Also: base, lowest part, depth.
3rear: The back or far end of something, such as a room, a field or a boat's stern.Also: back, far end, stern.

Other Irish words for bottom: bun (bottom), íochtar (bottom), más (buttock), íochtarach (lower)

“Tóin” with the article

The plural of bottom in Irish is tóineanna. Here is tóin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tóin

the bottom

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na tóineanna

the bottoms

Plural: no change after na

“Tóin” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tóin, the Irish word for bottom.

Thit sé ar a thóin sa láib.

He fell on his backside in the mud.

Tá poll i dtóin an mhála.

There's a hole in the bottom of the bag.

Chuaigh an long go tóin poill.

The ship sank to the bottom.

Shuigh sí ag tóin an tseomra.

She sat at the back of the room.

Tá mo thóin tinn ón suíochán crua sin.

My bum is sore from that hard seat.

Tá an siúcra ar thóin an chupáin.

The sugar is at the bottom of the cup.

Bhí an tóin ag titim as an mbosca.

The bottom was falling out of the box.

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Bottom in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bottom?

The Irish for bottom is tóin (pronounced “tohn”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tóineanna. Depending on context it can also mean rear.

How do you pronounce tóin in Irish?

Tóin is said like “tohn” (IPA /t̪ˠoːnʲ/).

What is the plural of bottom in Irish?

The plural of tóin is tóineanna; with the article, na tóineanna means “the bottoms”. The genitive plural is tóineanna, as in cruth na dtóineanna (the shape of the bottoms).

Does tóin have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tóin can mean bottom or rear, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tóin change to thóin or dtóin?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tóin becomes mo thóin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtóin (eclipsis).

Is 'tóin' rude?

It is informal rather than very rude, like 'bum'; 'póg mo thóin' is coarse, and 'más' is a more polite word for buttock.

What does 'tóin in airde' mean?

'Tóin in airde' means upside down or in a mess, as in 'Bhí an teach tóin in airde'.

Bottom in Irish (Tóin): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage