HeyRuaHow to say “circumstance” in Irish
- Irish:
- toisc
- English:
- circumstance, factor, purpose
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tushk” /t̪ˠɔʃc/
- Plural:
- tosca (circumstances)
- Genitive singular:
- toisce, na toisce (e.g. tábhacht na toisce sin, the importance of that factor)
- Genitive plural:
- tosca, na dtosca (e.g. anailís na dtosca, the analysis of the circumstances)
What does “toisc” mean?
“Toisc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- circumstance
- A condition or fact that surrounds or affects an event or situation; often used in the plural for conditions.Also: condition, situation.
2 other meanings: factor or purpose
- 2factor
- One of the elements or influences that help to produce a result.Also: element, influence.
- 3purpose
- An intention or errand, mainly found in set phrases such as 'd'aon toisc' (on purpose).Also: intention, errand, business.
Other Irish words for circumstance: cúinse (circumstance)
“Toisc” with the article
The plural of circumstance in Irish is tosca. Here is toisc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toisc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toisc, the Irish word for circumstance.
Other nouns in Irish
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Circumstance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for circumstance?
The Irish for circumstance is toisc (pronounced “tushk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tosca. Depending on context it can also mean factor or purpose.
How do you pronounce toisc in Irish?
Toisc is said like “tushk” (IPA /t̪ˠɔʃc/).
What is the plural of circumstance in Irish?
The plural of toisc is tosca; with the article, na tosca means “the circumstances”. The genitive plural is tosca, as in anailís na dtosca (the analysis of the circumstances).
Does toisc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Toisc can mean circumstance, factor or purpose, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does toisc change to thoisc or dtoisc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toisc becomes mo thoisc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoisc (eclipsis).
Is 'toisc' in 'toisc go' the same word?
Yes, the conjunction 'toisc go' (because) and 'toisc' (because of, as in 'toisc a mhéad') come from this noun, but in that use it functions as a conjunction or preposition meaning 'because'.
How do I say 'on purpose' in Irish?
Use 'd'aon toisc', for example 'Rinne sí d'aon toisc é' (She did it on purpose).
