HeyRuaHow to say “junk food” in Irish
- Irish:
- táirbhia
- English:
- junk food
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAWR-vee-uh” /ˈt̪ˠaːɾʲvʲiə/
- Genitive singular:
- táirbhia, an táirbhia (e.g. ithe an táirbhia, eating junk food)
What does “táirbhia” mean?
- junk food
- Cheap, unhealthy food with little nutritional value, such as crisps, sweets and fast food.Also: unhealthy food, fast food, processed food.
Other Irish words for junk food: dramhbhia (junk food)
“Táirbhia” with the article
Here is táirbhia after the article (an t-alt).
“Táirbhia” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using táirbhia, the Irish word for junk food.
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Junk food in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for junk food?
The Irish for junk food is táirbhia (pronounced “TAWR-vee-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce táirbhia in Irish?
Táirbhia is said like “TAWR-vee-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːɾʲvʲiə/).
Does táirbhia have a plural?
No plural form is given for táirbhia in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does táirbhia change to tháirbhia or dtáirbhia?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) táirbhia becomes mo tháirbhia (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtáirbhia (eclipsis).
How is 'táirbhia' formed?
It combines the prefix 'táir-' (cheap, base) with 'bia' (food), so 'táirbhia' literally means cheap or base food.
