Disaster in Irish (Tubaiste): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for disaster?

The Irish for disaster is tubaiste (pronounced “TUB-ash-tyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tubaistí. Depending on context it can also mean mishap.

Q: What is the plural of disaster in Irish?

The plural of tubaiste is tubaistí; with the article, na tubaistí means “the disasters”. The genitive plural is tubaistí, as in líon na dtubaistí (the number of disasters).

Q: Does tubaiste have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tubaiste can mean disaster or mishap, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “disaster” in Irish

Irish:: tubaiste
English:: disaster, mishap
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “TUB-ash-tyuh” /t̪ˠʊbˠəʃtʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: tubaistí (disasters)
Genitive singular:: tubaiste, na tubaiste (e.g. íospartaigh na tubaiste, victims of the disaster)
Genitive plural:: tubaistí, na dtubaistí (e.g. líon na dtubaistí, the number of disasters)

What does “tubaiste” mean?

“Tubaiste” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

disaster: A sudden event that causes great damage, loss or suffering.Also: calamity, catastrophe, tragedy.

1 other meaning: mishap

2mishap: An unlucky accident or misfortune, often a smaller one.Also: misfortune, accident, mischief.

Other Irish words for disaster: tragóid (tragedy)

“Tubaiste” with the article

The plural of disaster in Irish is tubaistí. Here is tubaiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tubaiste

the disaster

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na tubaistí

the disasters

Plural: no change after na

“Tubaiste” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tubaiste, the Irish word for disaster.

Tharla tubaiste mhór ar an mbóthar aréir.

There was a terrible accident on the road last night.

Bhí an tubaiste le feiceáil ar an nuacht.

The disaster was shown on the news.

Cuireadh airgead chuig íospartaigh na tubaiste.

Money was sent to the victims of the disaster.

Is iomaí tubaiste nádúrtha a bhuail an tír sin.

Many natural disasters have struck that country.

Ba thubaiste cheart é an cluiche sin dúinn.

That match was a real disaster for us.

Tá tubaistí ag tarlú níos minice anois.

Disasters are happening more often now.

Bhí sé ina thubaiste ar fad sa chistin.

It was a complete disaster in the kitchen.

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Disaster in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for disaster?

The Irish for disaster is tubaiste (pronounced “TUB-ash-tyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tubaistí. Depending on context it can also mean mishap.

How do you pronounce tubaiste in Irish?

Tubaiste is said like “TUB-ash-tyuh” (IPA /t̪ˠʊbˠəʃtʲə/).

What is the plural of disaster in Irish?

The plural of tubaiste is tubaistí; with the article, na tubaistí means “the disasters”. The genitive plural is tubaistí, as in líon na dtubaistí (the number of disasters).

Does tubaiste have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tubaiste can mean disaster or mishap, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tubaiste change to thubaiste or dtubaiste?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tubaiste becomes mo thubaiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtubaiste (eclipsis).

What is the difference between tubaiste and timpiste?

Tubaiste is a disaster or calamity, while timpiste is an ordinary accident, such as timpiste bhóthair (a road accident).

Disaster in Irish (Tubaiste): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage