HeyRuaHow to say “journey” in Irish
- Irish:
- turas
- English:
- journey, pilgrimage, time
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUR-uss” /ˈt̪ˠʊɾˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- turais (journeys)
- Genitive singular:
- turais, an turais (e.g. costas an turais, the cost of the journey)
- Genitive plural:
- turas, na dturas (e.g. clár na dturas, the programme of trips)
What does “turas” mean?
“Turas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- journey
- A trip from one place to another, such as a journey, outing or tour.Also: trip, tour, outing, voyage.
2 other meanings: pilgrimage or time
- 2pilgrimage
- A visit to a holy place, especially the rounds made at a holy well or shrine.Also: pattern, station, rounds.
- 3time
- An occasion or instance, as in 'this time' or 'the last time', used mainly in some dialects.Also: occasion, turn.
Other Irish words for journey: taistil (travel), aistear (journey)
“Turas” with the article
The plural of journey in Irish is turais. Here is turas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Turas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using turas, the Irish word for journey.
Other nouns in Irish
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Journey in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for journey?
The Irish for journey is turas (pronounced “TUR-uss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is turais. Depending on context it can also mean pilgrimage or time.
How do you pronounce turas in Irish?
Turas is said like “TUR-uss” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of journey in Irish?
The plural of turas is turais; with the article, na turais means “the journeys”. The genitive plural is turas, as in clár na dturas (the programme of trips).
Does turas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Turas can mean journey, pilgrimage or time, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does turas change to thuras or dturas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) turas becomes mo thuras (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dturas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between turas and aistear?
Turas is the everyday word for a trip or journey; aistear is more often a long or arduous journey and sounds more literary.
How do I say 'a wasted journey' in Irish?
Say turas in aisce, as in Turas in aisce a bhí ann, 'It was a wasted trip'.
