HeyRuaHow to say “lightning strike” in Irish
- Irish:
- tobstailc
- English:
- lightning strike
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUB-stalk” /ˈt̪ˠɔbˠsˠt̪ˠalʲcː/
- Plural:
- tobstailceanna (lightning strikes)
- Genitive singular:
- tobstailce, na tobstailce (e.g. tionchar na tobstailce, the effect of the lightning strike)
- Genitive plural:
- tobstailceanna, na dtobstailceanna (e.g. líon na dtobstailceanna, the number of lightning strikes)
What does “tobstailc” mean?
- lightning strike
- A sudden strike by workers called without notice, usually without official union approval.Also: wildcat strike, sudden strike, unofficial strike.
“Tobstailc” with the article
The plural of lightning strike in Irish is tobstailceanna. Here is tobstailc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tobstailc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tobstailc, the Irish word for lightning strike.
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Lightning strike in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lightning strike?
The Irish for lightning strike is tobstailc (pronounced “TUB-stalk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tobstailceanna.
How do you pronounce tobstailc in Irish?
Tobstailc is said like “TUB-stalk” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔbˠsˠt̪ˠalʲcː/).
What is the plural of lightning strike in Irish?
The plural of tobstailc is tobstailceanna; with the article, na tobstailceanna means “the lightning strikes”. The genitive plural is tobstailceanna, as in líon na dtobstailceanna (the number of lightning strikes).
Why does tobstailc change to thobstailc or dtobstailc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tobstailc becomes mo thobstailc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtobstailc (eclipsis).
How is 'tobstailc' different from 'stailc'?
'Stailc' is any strike, while 'tobstailc' (from 'tob-', sudden) is a strike called suddenly without notice, a lightning or wildcat strike.
