HeyRuaHow to say “fruit” in Irish
- Irish:
- toradh
- English:
- fruit, result, yield, heed
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUR-uh” /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠə/
- Plural:
- torthaí (fruits)
- Genitive singular:
- toraidh, an toraidh (e.g. blas an toraidh, the taste of the fruit)
- Genitive plural:
- torthaí, na dtorthaí (e.g. blas na dtorthaí, the taste of the fruits)
What does “toradh” mean?
“Toradh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fruit
- The edible fruit of a plant, such as apples or oranges.Also: produce, crop.
3 other meanings: result or yield or heed
- 2result
- The outcome or consequence of an action, test or event.Also: outcome, effect, consequence.
- 3yield
- What is produced by land, work or effort.Also: product, produce, return.
- 4heed
- Attention or regard paid to something, mainly in set phrases.Also: attention, regard.
Other Irish words for fruit: úll (apple)
“Toradh” with the article
The plural of fruit in Irish is torthaí. Here is toradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toradh, the Irish word for fruit.
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Phrases with “toradh”
Fruit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fruit?
The Irish for fruit is toradh (pronounced “TUR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is torthaí. Depending on context it can also mean result or yield or heed.
How do you pronounce toradh in Irish?
Toradh is said like “TUR-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠə/).
What is the plural of fruit in Irish?
The plural of toradh is torthaí; with the article, na torthaí means “the fruits”. The genitive plural is torthaí, as in blas na dtorthaí (the taste of the fruits).
Does toradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Toradh can mean fruit, result, yield or heed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does toradh change to thoradh or dtoradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toradh becomes mo thoradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoradh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'as a result of' in Irish?
Use 'de thoradh' followed by the genitive, e.g. 'de thoradh na timpiste', as a result of the accident.
Is 'torthaí' used for fruit in general?
Yes, the plural 'torthaí' is the normal word for fruit as food, e.g. 'torthaí agus glasraí', fruit and vegetables.
