HeyRuaHow to say “pursuit” in Irish
- Irish:
- tóir
- English:
- pursuit, pursuing party, keenness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “toh-ir” /t̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- tóra, na tóra (e.g. fógra tóra, wanted notice)
What does “tóir” mean?
“Tóir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pursuit
- The act of chasing or searching for someone or something.Also: chase, hunt, search.
2 other meanings: pursuing party or keenness
- 2pursuing party
- A group of people chasing someone, such as a posse.Also: posse, pursuers.
- 3keenness
- Eagerness or great interest in something, or popularity it enjoys.Also: interest, popularity, demand.
Other Irish words for pursuit: gníomhaíocht (activity), leanúint (following), ruaig (chase), tóraíocht (pursuit)
“Tóir” with the article
Here is tóir after the article (an t-alt).
“Tóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tóir, the Irish word for pursuit.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pursuit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pursuit?
The Irish for pursuit is tóir (pronounced “toh-ir”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean pursuing party or keenness.
How do you pronounce tóir in Irish?
Tóir is said like “toh-ir” (IPA /t̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
Does tóir have a plural?
No plural form is given for tóir in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tóir can mean pursuit, pursuing party or keenness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tóir change to thóir or dtóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tóir becomes mo thóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtóir (eclipsis).
How do I say 'looking for' using tóir?
Use 'ar thóir' with the genitive: 'ar thóir oibre' means looking for work. 'Sa tóir ar' means in pursuit of.
How do I say something is popular?
Say 'tá tóir ar' the thing: 'tá tóir mhór ar an amhrán sin' means that song is very popular.
