HeyRuaHow to say “opinion” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuairim
- English:
- opinion, idea, approximation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOOR-im” /ˈt̪ˠuəɾʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- tuairimí (opinions)
- Genitive singular:
- tuairime, na tuairime (e.g. ceart na tuairime, the right to an opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- tuairimí, na dtuairimí (e.g. éagsúlacht na dtuairimí, the diversity of opinions)
What does “tuairim” mean?
“Tuairim” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- opinion
- What a person thinks or believes about something.Also: view, belief, point of view.
2 other meanings: idea or approximation
- 2idea
- A notion or inkling about something, as in having no idea.Also: notion, inkling, clue.
- 3approximation
- Used adverbially as 'tuairim is' to mean about or approximately.Also: about, approximately, estimate.
Other Irish words for opinion: barúil (opinion)
“Tuairim” with the article
The plural of opinion in Irish is tuairimí. Here is tuairim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuairim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuairim, the Irish word for opinion.
Other nouns in Irish
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Opinion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for opinion?
The Irish for opinion is tuairim (pronounced “TOOR-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tuairimí. Depending on context it can also mean idea or approximation.
How do you pronounce tuairim in Irish?
Tuairim is said like “TOOR-im” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəɾʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of opinion in Irish?
The plural of tuairim is tuairimí; with the article, na tuairimí means “the opinions”. The genitive plural is tuairimí, as in éagsúlacht na dtuairimí (the diversity of opinions).
Does tuairim have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuairim can mean opinion, idea or approximation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuairim change to thuairim or dtuairim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuairim becomes mo thuairim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuairim (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tuairim' and 'barúil'?
Both mean opinion; 'barúil' is especially common in Ulster and Connacht speech, while 'tuairim' is the general standard word.
How do I say 'I have no idea'?
Say 'Níl tuairim agam', or more strongly 'Níl tuairim dá laghad agam'.
