HeyRuaHow to say “cigarette” in Irish
- Irish:
- toitín
- English:
- cigarette, small puff of smoke
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIT-een” /ˈt̪ˠɛtʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- toitíní (cigarettes)
- Genitive singular:
- toitín, an toitín (e.g. boladh an toitín, the smell of the cigarette)
- Genitive plural:
- toitíní, na dtoitíní (e.g. paicéad toitíní, a packet of cigarettes)
What does “toitín” mean?
“Toitín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cigarette
- A thin roll of tobacco wrapped in paper that people smoke.Also: fag, smoke, ciggy.
1 other meaning: small puff of smoke
- 2small puff of smoke
- A little wisp or puff of smoke; the word is literally a diminutive of 'toit', smoke.Also: puff of smoke, wisp of smoke, little smoke.
“Toitín” with the article
The plural of cigarette in Irish is toitíní. Here is toitín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toitín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toitín, the Irish word for cigarette.
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Cigarette in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cigarette?
The Irish for cigarette is toitín (pronounced “TIT-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toitíní. Depending on context it can also mean small puff of smoke.
How do you pronounce toitín in Irish?
Toitín is said like “TIT-een” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɛtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of cigarette in Irish?
The plural of toitín is toitíní; with the article, na toitíní means “the cigarettes”. The genitive plural is toitíní, as in paicéad toitíní (a packet of cigarettes).
Does toitín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Toitín can mean cigarette or small puff of smoke, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does toitín change to thoitín or dtoitín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toitín becomes mo thoitín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoitín (eclipsis).
How do you say 'to smoke a cigarette' in Irish?
Use the verb caith: 'toitín a chaitheamh', for example 'Ní chaitheann sé toitíní' (he doesn't smoke).
What is the difference between toitín and todóg?
A toitín is a cigarette, while a todóg is a cigar.
