HeyRuaHow to say “couch” in Irish
- Irish:
- tolg
- English:
- couch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUL-ug” /t̪ˠɔlˠəɡ/
- Plural:
- toilg (couches)
- Genitive singular:
- toilg, an toilg (e.g. ceann an toilg, the head of the couch)
- Genitive plural:
- tolg, na dtolg (e.g. clúdaigh na dtolg, the couch covers)
What does “tolg” mean?
- couch
- A long upholstered seat or bed for lying or sitting on.Also: sofa, settee, divan, bed.
“Tolg” with the article
The plural of couch in Irish is toilg. Here is tolg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tolg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tolg, the Irish word for couch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Couch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for couch?
The Irish for couch is tolg (pronounced “TUL-ug”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toilg.
How do you pronounce tolg in Irish?
Tolg is said like “TUL-ug” (IPA /t̪ˠɔlˠəɡ/).
What is the plural of couch in Irish?
The plural of tolg is toilg; with the article, na toilg means “the couches”. The genitive plural is tolg, as in clúdaigh na dtolg (the couch covers).
Does tolg have more than one meaning?
Tolg also has its own entry as a verb meaning to catch.
Why does tolg change to tholg or dtolg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tolg becomes mo tholg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtolg (eclipsis).
Is 'tolg' the usual word for a sofa?
'Tolg' is the standard dictionary word for a couch or sofa, but many speakers simply say 'sófa' in everyday speech.
