HeyRuaHow to say “peasant” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuathánach
- English:
- peasant, boor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOO-uh-haw-nukh” /ˈt̪ˠuəhaːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- tuathánaigh (peasants)
- Genitive singular:
- tuathánaigh, an tuathánaigh (e.g. teach an tuathánaigh, the peasant's house)
- Genitive plural:
- tuathánach, na dtuathánach (e.g. saol na dtuathánach, the life of the peasants)
What does “tuathánach” mean?
“Tuathánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- peasant
- A person from the country who works the land, especially a poor small farmer.Also: countryman, rustic, farm labourer.
1 other meaning: boor
- 2boor
- A rough, uncultured or ill-mannered person, used as an insult.Also: yokel, bumpkin, lout.
“Tuathánach” with the article
The plural of peasant in Irish is tuathánaigh. Here is tuathánach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuathánach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuathánach, the Irish word for peasant.
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Peasant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for peasant?
The Irish for peasant is tuathánach (pronounced “TOO-uh-haw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuathánaigh. Depending on context it can also mean boor.
How do you pronounce tuathánach in Irish?
Tuathánach is said like “TOO-uh-haw-nukh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəhaːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of peasant in Irish?
The plural of tuathánach is tuathánaigh; with the article, na tuathánaigh means “the peasants”. The genitive plural is tuathánach, as in saol na dtuathánach (the life of the peasants).
Does tuathánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuathánach can mean peasant or boor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuathánach change to thuathánach or dtuathánach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuathánach becomes mo thuathánach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuathánach (eclipsis).
Is 'tuathánach' always a neutral word?
No. 'Tuathánach' can mean simply a peasant or countryman, but it is often used as an insult meaning a boor or ill-mannered person. For a neutral farmer, use 'feirmeoir'.
