Noise in Irish (Tormán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for noise?

The Irish for noise is tormán (pronounced “TOR-uh-mawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tormáin. Depending on context it can also mean rumble.

Q: What is the plural of noise in Irish?

The plural of tormán is tormáin; with the article, na tormáin means “the noises”. The genitive plural is tormán, as in foinsí na dtormán (the sources of the noises).

Q: Does tormán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tormán can mean noise or rumble, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “noise” in Irish

Irish:: tormán
English:: noise, rumble
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TOR-uh-mawn” /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠɑːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: tormáin (noises)
Genitive singular:: tormáin, an tormáin (e.g. leibhéal an tormáin, the level of the noise)
Genitive plural:: tormán, na dtormán (e.g. foinsí na dtormán, the sources of the noises)

What does “tormán” mean?

“Tormán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

noise: A loud or unpleasant sound, especially a continuous one.Also: din, racket, loud sound.

1 other meaning: rumble

2rumble: A deep, heavy, resounding sound such as thunder, the sea or machinery.Also: roar, boom, thunder.

Other Irish words for noise: fuaim (sound), fothram (noise), torann (noise), gleo (noise)

“Tormán” with the article

The plural of noise in Irish is tormáin. Here is tormán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tormán

the noise

No change after an

na tormáin

the noises

Plural: no change after na

“Tormán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tormán, the Irish word for noise.

Bhí tormán uafásach ag teacht ón tsráid aréir.

There was a terrible noise coming from the street last night.

Ná déan tormán, tá an leanbh ina chodladh.

Don't make noise, the baby is asleep.

Chuala mé tormán na farraige ón leaba.

I heard the roar of the sea from bed.

Dhúisigh an tormán mé ag a trí a chlog.

The noise woke me at three o'clock.

Ní féidir liom staidéar a dhéanamh leis an tormán sin.

I can't study with that racket.

Bhí tormáin aisteacha le cloisteáil san áiléar.

Strange noises could be heard in the attic.

Tá cur isteach ar mo chodladh ag tormán an tráchta.

The traffic noise is disturbing my sleep.

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Noise in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for noise?

The Irish for noise is tormán (pronounced “TOR-uh-mawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tormáin. Depending on context it can also mean rumble.

How do you pronounce tormán in Irish?

Tormán is said like “TOR-uh-mawn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠɑːnˠ/).

What is the plural of noise in Irish?

The plural of tormán is tormáin; with the article, na tormáin means “the noises”. The genitive plural is tormán, as in foinsí na dtormán (the sources of the noises).

Does tormán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tormán can mean noise or rumble, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tormán change to thormán or dtormán?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tormán becomes mo thormán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtormán (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'tormán' and 'torann'?

Both mean noise; 'torann' is common in Munster and Connacht, while 'tormán' is widely used in Ulster and in the standard. 'Fuaim' is a neutral word for any sound.

How do I say 'make noise' in Irish?

Use 'tormán a dhéanamh', for example 'Ná déan tormán!' for 'Don't make noise!'

Noise in Irish (Tormán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage