HeyRuaHow to say “flood” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuile
- English:
- flood, flow
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIL-uh” /ˈt̪ˠɪlʲə/
- Plural:
- tuilte (floods)
- Genitive singular:
- tuile, na tuile (e.g. uisce na tuile, the floodwater)
- Genitive plural:
- tuilte, na dtuilte (e.g. contúirt na dtuilte, the danger of the floods)
What does “tuile” mean?
“Tuile” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flood
- A large amount of water that overflows onto land that is normally dry.Also: flooding, deluge, inundation.
1 other meaning: flow
- 2flow
- A rising or flowing tide, or a strong stream or outpouring of something; also the verbal noun of the verb tuil, to flood.Also: flood tide, torrent, outpouring, stream.
Other Irish words for flood: díle (flood)
“Tuile” with the article
The plural of flood in Irish is tuilte. Here is tuile after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuile” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuile, the Irish word for flood.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flood in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flood?
The Irish for flood is tuile (pronounced “TIL-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tuilte. Depending on context it can also mean flow.
How do you pronounce tuile in Irish?
Tuile is said like “TIL-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɪlʲə/).
What is the plural of flood in Irish?
The plural of tuile is tuilte; with the article, na tuilte means “the floods”. The genitive plural is tuilte, as in contúirt na dtuilte (the danger of the floods).
Does tuile have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuile can mean flood or flow, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuile change to thuile or dtuile?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuile becomes mo thuile (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuile (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tuile and díle?
Tuile is an ordinary flood, while díle is a deluge, and an Díle is the Flood of the Bible.
What does 'i dtuile' mean?
Tá an abhainn i dtuile means the river is in flood, flowing high over its banks.
