HeyRuaHow to say “consumption” in Irish
- Irish:
- tomhaltas
- English:
- consumption
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TOH-ul-tus” /ˈt̪ˠoːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tomhaltais, an tomhaltais (e.g. leibhéal an tomhaltais, level of consumption)
What does “tomhaltas” mean?
- consumption
- The using up or eating of goods, food or resources, especially in economics.Also: consuming, use, intake.
Other Irish words for consumption: caitheamh (spending), caitheamh (spending)
“Tomhaltas” with the article
Here is tomhaltas after the article (an t-alt).
“Tomhaltas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tomhaltas, the Irish word for consumption.
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Consumption in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consumption?
The Irish for consumption is tomhaltas (pronounced “TOH-ul-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tomhaltas in Irish?
Tomhaltas is said like “TOH-ul-tus” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠoːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does tomhaltas have a plural?
No plural form is given for tomhaltas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tomhaltas change to thomhaltas or dtomhaltas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tomhaltas becomes mo thomhaltas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtomhaltas (eclipsis).
How is 'tomhaltas' related to 'tomhaltóir'?
'Tomhaltas' is consumption, while 'tomhaltóir' is the consumer, the person who consumes. Both come from the verb 'tomhail', to consume.
