HeyRuaHow to say “cigar” in Irish
- Irish:
- todóg
- English:
- cigar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tuh-DOHG” /t̪ˠɔˈd̪ˠoːɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- todóga (cigars)
- Genitive singular:
- todóige, na todóige (e.g. boladh na todóige, the smell of the cigar)
- Genitive plural:
- todóg, na dtodóg (e.g. bosca na dtodóg, the cigar box)
What does “todóg” mean?
- cigar
- A roll of dried tobacco leaves that is lit and smoked, larger than a cigarette.Also: cheroot, smoke.
“Todóg” with the article
The plural of cigar in Irish is todóga. Here is todóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an todóg
the cigar
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
na todóga
the cigars
Plural: no change after na
“Todóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using todóg, the Irish word for cigar.
Bhí todóg mhór ina bhéal aige.
He had a big cigar in his mouth.
Las sé an todóg tar éis an dinnéir.
He lit the cigar after dinner.
Ní maith liom boladh na todóige.
I don't like the smell of the cigar.
Cheannaigh m'uncail todóga i gCúba.
My uncle bought cigars in Cuba.
Chaith mo sheanathair todóg gach Domhnach.
My grandfather smoked a cigar every Sunday.
Bhí deatach todóg ar fud an tseomra.
There was cigar smoke all over the room.
Choinnigh sé na todóga sa tarraiceán.
He kept the cigars in the drawer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cigar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cigar?
The Irish for cigar is todóg (pronounced “tuh-DOHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is todóga.
How do you pronounce todóg in Irish?
Todóg is said like “tuh-DOHG” (IPA /t̪ˠɔˈd̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of cigar in Irish?
The plural of todóg is todóga; with the article, na todóga means “the cigars”. The genitive plural is todóg, as in bosca na dtodóg (the cigar box).
Why does todóg change to thodóg or dtodóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) todóg becomes mo thodóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtodóg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between todóg and toitín?
A todóg is a cigar, while a toitín is a cigarette.
