HeyRuaHow to say “drawing room” in Irish
- Irish:
- tolglann
- English:
- drawing room, lounge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUL-ug-lun” /t̪ˠɔlˠəɡlˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- tolglanna (drawing rooms)
- Genitive singular:
- tolglainne, na tolglainne (e.g. doras na tolglainne, the door of the lounge)
- Genitive plural:
- tolglann, na dtolglann (e.g. troscán tolglann, lounge furniture)
What does “tolglann” mean?
“Tolglann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- drawing room
- A comfortable room in a house or hotel where people sit, relax and receive visitors.Also: lounge, sitting room, parlour, living room.
1 other meaning: lounge
- 2lounge
- A public room in a hotel, airport or similar building where people can sit and wait or relax.Also: waiting lounge, hotel lounge.
“Tolglann” with the article
The plural of drawing room in Irish is tolglanna. Here is tolglann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tolglann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tolglann, the Irish word for drawing room.
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Drawing room in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for drawing room?
The Irish for drawing room is tolglann (pronounced “TUL-ug-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tolglanna. Depending on context it can also mean lounge.
How do you pronounce tolglann in Irish?
Tolglann is said like “TUL-ug-lun” (IPA /t̪ˠɔlˠəɡlˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of drawing room in Irish?
The plural of tolglann is tolglanna; with the article, na tolglanna means “the drawing rooms”. The genitive plural is tolglann, as in troscán tolglann (lounge furniture).
Does tolglann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tolglann can mean drawing room or lounge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tolglann change to tholglann or dtolglann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tolglann becomes mo tholglann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtolglann (eclipsis).
How is 'tolglann' related to 'tolg'?
'Tolglann' is built from 'tolg' (sofa, couch) plus '-lann' (place), so it is literally a sofa room. In everyday speech many people also say 'seomra suí' for a sitting room.
