HeyRuaHow to say “happening” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarlú
- English:
- happening, occurrence
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tarlaigh, to happen (ag tarlú, happening)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-loo” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠl̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- tarluithe
- Genitive singular:
- tarlaithe, an tarlaithe (e.g. am an tarlaithe, the time of the occurrence)
- Genitive plural:
- tarluithe, na dtarluithe (e.g. liosta na dtarluithe, the list of occurrences)
What does “tarlú” mean?
“Tarlú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- happening
- The verbal noun of the verb tarlaigh, the act of something happening or taking place.Also: occurring, taking place.
1 other meaning: occurrence
- 2occurrence
- An event or incident that happens.Also: event, incident.
“Tarlú” as a verbal noun
After ag, tarlú means happening: it is the verbal noun of the verb tarlaigh (to happen). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tarlú” with the article
The plural of happening in Irish is tarluithe. Here is tarlú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tarlú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarlú, the Irish word for happening.
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Happening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for happening?
The Irish for happening is tarlú (pronounced “TAR-loo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tarluithe. Depending on context it can also mean occurrence.
How do you pronounce tarlú in Irish?
Tarlú is said like “TAR-loo” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠl̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of happening in Irish?
The plural of tarlú is tarluithe; with the article, it is na tarluithe. The genitive plural is tarluithe, as in liosta na dtarluithe (the list of occurrences).
Does tarlú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tarlú can mean happening or occurrence, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tarlú change to tharlú or dtarlú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarlú becomes mo tharlú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarlú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tarlú and eachtra?
Tarlú is the general act of something happening, the verbal noun of tarlaigh, while eachtra is an incident or adventure, often with a story attached.
How do I say 'what happened?' using this word's verb?
Use the verb tarlaigh: Cad a tharla? means 'What happened?'.
