HeyRuaHow to say “incense” in Irish
- Irish:
- túis
- English:
- incense
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “toosh” /t̪ˠuːʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- túise, na túise (e.g. boladh na túise, the smell of the incense)
What does “túis” mean?
- incense
- A substance, usually a gum or resin, that gives off a sweet smell when burned, especially in religious ceremonies.Also: frankincense, joss stick, censing.
“Túis” with the article
Here is túis after the article (an t-alt).
an túis
the incense
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Túis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using túis, the Irish word for incense.
Dhóigh an sagart túis ag an Aifreann.
The priest burned incense at Mass.
Bhí an túis ag dó ar an altóir.
The incense was burning on the altar.
Líon boladh na túise an séipéal.
The smell of the incense filled the chapel.
Ní maith liom túis, cuireann sí casacht orm.
I don't like incense, it makes me cough.
Thug na Draoithe ór, túis agus miorr leo.
The Magi brought gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Cheannaigh sí bosca túise sa siopa.
She bought a box of incense in the shop.
Bhí scamall túise os cionn na cónra.
There was a cloud of incense above the coffin.
Other nouns in Irish
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Incense in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incense?
The Irish for incense is túis (pronounced “toosh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce túis in Irish?
Túis is said like “toosh” (IPA /t̪ˠuːʃ/).
Does túis have a plural?
No plural form is given for túis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does túis change to thúis or dtúis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) túis becomes mo thúis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtúis (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a censer, the vessel that holds burning incense?
A censer is 'túiseán' (also 'túisteán'), from 'túis', incense.
