HeyRuaHow to say “dipping” in Irish
- Irish:
- tumadh
- English:
- dipping, dive, immersion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tum, to dip (ag tumadh, dipping)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUM-uh” /ˈt̪ˠʊmˠə/
- Plural:
- tumthaí
- Genitive singular:
- tumtha, an tumtha (e.g. am an tumtha, the time of the dipping)
- Genitive plural:
- tumthaí, na dtumthaí (e.g. tar éis na dtumthaí, after the dippings)
What does “tumadh” mean?
“Tumadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dipping
- The act of dipping or plunging something or someone into liquid; verbal noun of the verb tum.Also: dip, plunging, immersion, dunking.
2 other meanings: dive or immersion
- 2dive
- A dive or plunge into water, or the act of diving under water.Also: diving, plunge, ducking.
- 3immersion
- Full immersion, especially in a language, as in learning Irish through constant use.Also: language immersion, total immersion.
“Tumadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, tumadh means dipping: it is the verbal noun of the verb tum (to dip). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tumadh” with the article
The plural of dipping in Irish is tumthaí. Here is tumadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tumadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tumadh, the Irish word for dipping.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dipping in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dipping?
The Irish for dipping is tumadh (pronounced “TUM-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tumthaí. Depending on context it can also mean dive or immersion.
How do you pronounce tumadh in Irish?
Tumadh is said like “TUM-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊmˠə/).
What is the plural of dipping in Irish?
The plural of tumadh is tumthaí; with the article, it is na tumthaí. The genitive plural is tumthaí, as in tar éis na dtumthaí (after the dippings).
Does tumadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tumadh can mean dipping, dive or immersion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tumadh change to thumadh or dtumadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tumadh becomes mo thumadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtumadh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'immersion education' in Irish?
The standard term is 'tumoideachas', built from tum-, the stem of tumadh; you will also hear 'oideachas tumtha'.
What is the difference between tumadh and báthadh?
Tumadh is dipping or plunging into water, while báthadh means drowning or submerging completely.
