HeyRuaHow to say “prohibition” in Irish
- Irish:
- toirmeasc
- English:
- prohibition, embargo, hindrance
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- toirmisc, to prohibit (ag toirmeasc, prohibiting)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIR-uh-vusk” /ˈt̪ˠɛɾʲəvˠəsˠk/
- Plural:
- toirmisc (prohibitions)
- Genitive singular:
- toirmisc, an toirmisc (e.g. téarmaí an toirmisc, the terms of the ban)
- Genitive plural:
- toirmeasc, na dtoirmeasc (e.g. liosta na dtoirmeasc, the list of prohibitions)
What does “toirmeasc” mean?
“Toirmeasc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- prohibition
- An official order forbidding something; also the verbal noun of the verb toirmisc, to forbid.Also: ban, forbidding, proscription.
2 other meanings: embargo or hindrance
- 2embargo
- A ban on trade or the movement of goods, especially between countries.Also: trade ban, restriction.
- 3hindrance
- Something that stops or gets in the way of an action.Also: impediment, obstruction.
Other Irish words for prohibition: cosc (ban)
“Toirmeasc” as a verbal noun
After ag, toirmeasc means prohibiting: it is the verbal noun of the verb toirmisc (to prohibit). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Toirmeasc” with the article
The plural of prohibition in Irish is toirmisc. Here is toirmeasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toirmeasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toirmeasc, the Irish word for prohibition.
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Prohibition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prohibition?
The Irish for prohibition is toirmeasc (pronounced “TIR-uh-vusk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toirmisc. Depending on context it can also mean embargo or hindrance.
How do you pronounce toirmeasc in Irish?
Toirmeasc is said like “TIR-uh-vusk” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɛɾʲəvˠəsˠk/).
What is the plural of prohibition in Irish?
The plural of toirmeasc is toirmisc; with the article, na toirmisc means “the prohibitions”. The genitive plural is toirmeasc, as in liosta na dtoirmeasc (the list of prohibitions).
Does toirmeasc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Toirmeasc can mean prohibition, embargo or hindrance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does toirmeasc change to thoirmeasc or dtoirmeasc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toirmeasc becomes mo thoirmeasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoirmeasc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between toirmeasc and cosc?
Both mean a ban; cosc is the more common everyday word (cosc ar thobac), while toirmeasc is more formal and legal, often used for prohibitions and embargoes.
