HeyRuaHow to say “pub” in Irish
- Irish:
- tábhairne
- English:
- pub
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAW-ir-nyuh” /ˈt̪ˠaːɾʲnʲə/
- Plural:
- tábhairní (pubs)
- Genitive singular:
- tábhairne, an tábhairne (e.g. doras an tábhairne, the door of the pub)
- Genitive plural:
- tábhairní, na dtábhairní (e.g. úinéirí na dtábhairní, the owners of the pubs)
What does “tábhairne” mean?
- pub
- A place where alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk, a public house or tavern.Also: tavern, public house, bar, inn.
“Tábhairne” with the article
The plural of pub in Irish is tábhairní. Here is tábhairne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tábhairne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tábhairne, the Irish word for pub.
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Pub in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pub?
The Irish for pub is tábhairne (pronounced “TAW-ir-nyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tábhairní.
How do you pronounce tábhairne in Irish?
Tábhairne is said like “TAW-ir-nyuh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːɾʲnʲə/).
What is the plural of pub in Irish?
The plural of tábhairne is tábhairní; with the article, na tábhairní means “the pubs”. The genitive plural is tábhairní, as in úinéirí na dtábhairní (the owners of the pubs).
Why does tábhairne change to thábhairne or dtábhairne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tábhairne becomes mo thábhairne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtábhairne (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tábhairne' and 'teach tábhairne'?
They mean the same thing, a pub; 'teach tábhairne' is the fuller traditional phrase, while 'tábhairne' alone is also very common. 'Beár' usually means the bar or counter itself.
