Gift in Irish (Tabhartas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for gift?

The Irish for gift is tabhartas (pronounced “TOOR-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tabhartais. Depending on context it can also mean offering.

Q: What is the plural of gift in Irish?

The plural of tabhartas is tabhartais; with the article, na tabhartais means “the gifts”. The genitive plural is tabhartas, as in liosta na dtabhartas (the list of gifts).

Q: Does tabhartas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tabhartas can mean gift or offering, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “gift” in Irish

Irish:: tabhartas
English:: gift, offering
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TOOR-tus” /ˈt̪ˠuːɾˠt̪ˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: tabhartais (gifts)
Genitive singular:: tabhartais, an tabhartais (e.g. luach an tabhartais, the value of the gift)
Genitive plural:: tabhartas, na dtabhartas (e.g. liosta na dtabhartas, the list of gifts)

What does “tabhartas” mean?

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

gift: Something given freely to someone, a present or donation.Also: present, donation, grant.

1 other meaning: offering

2offering: Something offered, especially as a contribution or a religious offering.Also: contribution, endowment.

Other Irish words for gift: aisce (gift), bronntanas (present), féirín (present), preasanta (present)

“Tabhartas” with the article

The plural of gift in Irish is tabhartais. Here is tabhartas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tabhartas

the gift

No change after an

na tabhartais

the gifts

Plural: no change after na

“Tabhartas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tabhartas, the Irish word for gift.

Thug sé tabhartas fial don scoil.

He gave a generous gift to the school.

Bhí an tabhartas sin an-fhial ar fad.

That donation was very generous indeed.

Ghlac an t-ospidéal le tabhartais ón bpobal.

The hospital accepted donations from the community.

Ní raibh a fhios agam cé a sheol an tabhartas.

I didn't know who sent the gift.

Ba é sin mo thabhartas don charthanas.

That was my donation to the charity.

Gabhadh buíochas leis as a thabhartas.

He was thanked for his gift.

Cuireadh na tabhartais ar fad i mbosca mór.

All the donations were put in a big box.

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Gift in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for gift?

The Irish for gift is tabhartas (pronounced “TOOR-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tabhartais. Depending on context it can also mean offering.

How do you pronounce tabhartas in Irish?

Tabhartas is said like “TOOR-tus” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuːɾˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).

What is the plural of gift in Irish?

The plural of tabhartas is tabhartais; with the article, na tabhartais means “the gifts”. The genitive plural is tabhartas, as in liosta na dtabhartas (the list of gifts).

Does tabhartas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tabhartas can mean gift or offering, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tabhartas change to thabhartas or dtabhartas?

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

What is the difference between tabhartas and bronntanas?

Bronntanas is the usual word for a present, such as a birthday gift, while tabhartas is more formal and often means a donation or grant.

Gift in Irish (Tabhartas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage