HeyRuaHow to say “countryside” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuaithe
- English:
- countryside
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TOOA-huh” /t̪ˠuəhə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tuaithe, na tuaithe (e.g. muintir na tuaithe, country people)
What does “tuaithe” mean?
- countryside
- The country as opposed to the town; this form is best known as the genitive of 'tuath', as in 'muintir na tuaithe' (country people).Also: country, rural area, the country.
Other Irish words for countryside: tuath (countryside)
“Tuaithe” with the article
Here is tuaithe after the article (an t-alt).
an tuaithe
the countryside
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Tuaithe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuaithe, the Irish word for countryside.
Is breá le muintir na tuaithe an samhradh.
Country people love the summer.
Tá an saol níos ciúine faoin tuaith.
Life is quieter in the countryside.
Rugadh agus tógadh mé faoin tuaith.
I was born and raised in the country.
Tá bóithre na tuaithe cúng agus casta.
Country roads are narrow and winding.
Chuamar amach faoin tuaith ar an Domhnach.
We went out to the country on Sunday.
Is maith liom aer úr na tuaithe.
I like the fresh country air.
Tá scoileanna na tuaithe ag dúnadh.
Rural schools are closing.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Countryside in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for countryside?
The Irish for countryside is tuaithe (pronounced “TOOA-huh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tuaithe in Irish?
Tuaithe is said like “TOOA-huh” (IPA /t̪ˠuəhə/).
Does tuaithe have a plural?
No plural form is given for tuaithe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tuaithe change to thuaithe or dtuaithe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuaithe becomes mo thuaithe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuaithe (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in the country' in Irish?
Say 'faoin tuaith'; 'tuaithe' appears in genitive phrases such as 'saol na tuaithe' (country life).
