HeyRuaHow to say “levy” in Irish
- Irish:
- tobhach
- English:
- levy, collection, forcible taking
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- toibhigh, to levy (ag tobhach, levying)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOW-akh” /ˈt̪ˠəuəx/
- Plural:
- tobhaigh (levies)
- Genitive singular:
- tobhaigh, an tobhaigh (e.g. ráta an tobhaigh, the rate of the levy)
- Genitive plural:
- tobhach, na dtobhach (e.g. íoc na dtobhach, the payment of the levies)
What does “tobhach” mean?
“Tobhach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- levy
- A charge or tax that an authority imposes and collects by right.Also: exaction, impost, duty.
2 other meanings: collection or forcible taking
- 2collection
- The act of collecting money that is owed, such as taxes, rents or debts.Also: tax collection, debt collection, levying.
- 3forcible taking
- The taking of something by force or by demand.Also: extortion, exaction.
“Tobhach” as a verbal noun
After ag, tobhach means levying: it is the verbal noun of the verb toibhigh (to levy). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tobhach” with the article
The plural of levy in Irish is tobhaigh. Here is tobhach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tobhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tobhach, the Irish word for levy.
Other nouns in Irish
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Levy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for levy?
The Irish for levy is tobhach (pronounced “TOW-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tobhaigh. Depending on context it can also mean collection or forcible taking.
How do you pronounce tobhach in Irish?
Tobhach is said like “TOW-akh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠəuəx/).
What is the plural of levy in Irish?
The plural of tobhach is tobhaigh; with the article, na tobhaigh means “the levies”. The genitive plural is tobhach, as in íoc na dtobhach (the payment of the levies).
Does tobhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tobhach can mean levy, collection or forcible taking, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tobhach change to thobhach or dtobhach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tobhach becomes mo thobhach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtobhach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tobhach' and 'cáin'?
'Cáin' is the general word for a tax, while 'tobhach' is a levy or the act of collecting money owed, as in 'tobhach cánach', tax collection.
