HeyRuaHow to say “pursuer” in Irish
- Irish:
- tóraí
- English:
- pursuer, outlaw, tory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOH-ree” /ˈt̪ˠoːɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- tóraithe (pursuers)
- Genitive singular:
- tóraí, an tóraí (e.g. scéal an tóraí, the story of the pursuer)
- Genitive plural:
- tóraithe, na dtóraithe (e.g. rialtas na dTóraithe, the Tory government)
What does “tóraí” mean?
“Tóraí” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pursuer
- A person who pursues, hunts or searches for someone or something.Also: seeker, hunter, searcher.
2 other meanings: outlaw or tory
- 2outlaw
- A bandit or outlaw, especially a dispossessed Irishman who lived as an outlaw in the seventeenth century.Also: bandit, rapparee, robber.
- 3tory
- A member or supporter of the British Conservative Party.Also: conservative.
“Tóraí” with the article
The plural of pursuer in Irish is tóraithe. Here is tóraí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tóraí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tóraí, the Irish word for pursuer.
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Pursuer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pursuer?
The Irish for pursuer is tóraí (pronounced “TOH-ree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tóraithe. Depending on context it can also mean outlaw or tory.
How do you pronounce tóraí in Irish?
Tóraí is said like “TOH-ree” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠoːɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of pursuer in Irish?
The plural of tóraí is tóraithe; with the article, na tóraithe means “the pursuers”. The genitive plural is tóraithe, as in rialtas na dTóraithe (the Tory government).
Does tóraí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tóraí can mean pursuer, outlaw or tory, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tóraí change to thóraí or dtóraí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tóraí becomes mo thóraí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtóraí (eclipsis).
Is the English word Tory from Irish?
Yes, English 'Tory' comes from Irish tóraí, originally an outlaw or pursuer, and was later applied as an insult to political conservatives.
What is the related word for a search or pursuit?
The noun tóraíocht means pursuit or search, as in ar thóir or i dtóraíocht ruda, 'in pursuit of something'.
