HeyRuaHow to say “project” in Irish
- Irish:
- togra
- English:
- project, proposal, endeavour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOW-ruh” /t̪ˠɔɡɾˠə/
- Plural:
- tograí (projects)
- Genitive singular:
- togra, an togra (e.g. bainisteoir an togra, the project manager)
- Genitive plural:
- tograí, na dtograí (e.g. maoiniú na dtograí, the funding of the projects)
What does “togra” mean?
“Togra” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- project
- A planned piece of work or undertaking, often organised by a group or funded scheme.Also: scheme, undertaking, venture.
2 other meanings: proposal or endeavour
- 2proposal
- Something put forward or proposed for consideration or action.Also: proposition, initiative.
- 3endeavour
- An attempt or enterprise that someone sets out to carry through.Also: enterprise, attempt.
Other Irish words for project: tionscadal (project), tionscnamh (project)
“Togra” with the article
The plural of project in Irish is tograí. Here is togra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Togra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using togra, the Irish word for project.
Other nouns in Irish
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Project in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for project?
The Irish for project is togra (pronounced “TOW-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tograí. Depending on context it can also mean proposal or endeavour.
How do you pronounce togra in Irish?
Togra is said like “TOW-ruh” (IPA /t̪ˠɔɡɾˠə/).
What is the plural of project in Irish?
The plural of togra is tograí; with the article, na tograí means “the projects”. The genitive plural is tograí, as in maoiniú na dtograí (the funding of the projects).
Does togra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Togra can mean project, proposal or endeavour, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does togra change to thogra or dtogra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) togra becomes mo thogra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtogra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between togra and tionscadal?
Both can mean project: tionscadal is the usual word for a practical project or scheme, while togra also covers a proposal or undertaking and is common in official and funding contexts.
