HeyRuaHow to say “pregnancy” in Irish
- Irish:
- toircheas
- English:
- pregnancy, offspring
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOR-ih-khis” /ˈt̪ˠɔɾʲəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- toirchis, an toirchis (e.g. tréimhse an toirchis, the period of pregnancy)
What does “toircheas” mean?
“Toircheas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pregnancy
- The state of carrying a developing baby in the womb.Also: gestation, conception.
1 other meaning: offspring
- 2offspring
- The child or young that is carried in the womb; the fruit of the womb.Also: foetus, issue.
“Toircheas” with the article
Here is toircheas after the article (an t-alt).
“Toircheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toircheas, the Irish word for pregnancy.
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Pregnancy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pregnancy?
The Irish for pregnancy is toircheas (pronounced “TOR-ih-khis”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean offspring.
How do you pronounce toircheas in Irish?
Toircheas is said like “TOR-ih-khis” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔɾʲəxəsˠ/).
Does toircheas have a plural?
No plural form is given for toircheas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does toircheas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Toircheas can mean pregnancy or offspring, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does toircheas change to thoircheas or dtoircheas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toircheas becomes mo thoircheas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoircheas (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is pregnant?
Irish usually says 'tá sí ag iompar clainne' or 'tá sí torrach'; 'toircheas' names the pregnancy itself.
