Bush in Irish (Tom): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for bush?

The Irish for bush is tom (pronounced “towm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toim. Depending on context it can also mean clump.

Q: What is the plural of bush in Irish?

The plural of tom is toim; with the article, na toim means “the bushes”. The genitive plural is tom, as in duilleoga na dtom (the leaves of the bushes).

Q: Does tom have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tom can mean bush or clump, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “bush” in Irish

Irish:: tom
English:: bush, clump
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “towm” /t̪ˠoumˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: toim (bushes)
Genitive singular:: toim, an toim (e.g. bun an toim, the base of the bush)
Genitive plural:: tom, na dtom (e.g. duilleoga na dtom, the leaves of the bushes)

What does “tom” mean?

“Tom” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

bush: A woody plant smaller than a tree, with many branches growing from near the ground.Also: shrub, thicket.

1 other meaning: clump

2clump: A thick bunch or tuft of something growing together, such as grass, rushes or hair.Also: tuft, tussock, bunch.

Other Irish words for bush: tor (bush), dos (bush)

“Tom” with the article

The plural of bush in Irish is toim. Here is tom after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tom

the bush

No change after an

na toim

the bushes

Plural: no change after na

“Tom” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tom, the Irish word for bush.

Tá tom mór rósanna os comhair an tí.

There is a big rose bush in front of the house.

Chuaigh an coinín i bhfolach faoin tom.

The rabbit hid under the bush.

Bhí éan ag canadh i lár an toim.

A bird was singing in the middle of the bush.

Ghearr m'athair na toim sa ghairdín inné.

My father cut the bushes in the garden yesterday.

Chuir mé tom nua i mo ghairdín.

I planted a new shrub in my garden.

Bhí tom luachra ag fás sa pháirc fhliuch.

A clump of rushes was growing in the wet field.

Tá neadacha éan sna toim.

There are birds' nests in the bushes.

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Bush in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bush?

The Irish for bush is tom (pronounced “towm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toim. Depending on context it can also mean clump.

How do you pronounce tom in Irish?

Tom is said like “towm” (IPA /t̪ˠoumˠ/).

What is the plural of bush in Irish?

The plural of tom is toim; with the article, na toim means “the bushes”. The genitive plural is tom, as in duilleoga na dtom (the leaves of the bushes).

Does tom have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tom can mean bush or clump, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tom change to thom or dtom?

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

What is the difference between 'tom' and 'sceach'?

'Tom' is a general word for a bush or clump, while 'sceach' usually means a thorn bush, especially hawthorn.

Bush in Irish (Tom): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage