Report in Irish (Tuairisc): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for report?

The Irish for report is tuairisc (pronounced “TOOR-ishk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tuairiscí. Depending on context it can also mean news.

Q: What is the plural of report in Irish?

The plural of tuairisc is tuairiscí; with the article, na tuairiscí means “the reports”. The genitive plural is tuairiscí, as in líon na dtuairiscí (the number of reports).

Q: Does tuairisc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tuairisc can mean report or news, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “report” in Irish

Irish:: tuairisc
English:: report, news
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “TOOR-ishk” /ˈt̪ˠuəɾʲəʃc/

Various forms

Plural:: tuairiscí (reports)
Genitive singular:: tuairisce, na tuairisce (e.g. údar na tuairisce, the author of the report)
Genitive plural:: tuairiscí, na dtuairiscí (e.g. líon na dtuairiscí, the number of reports)

What does “tuairisc” mean?

“Tuairisc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

report: A spoken or written account of something that has happened or been found out.Also: account, statement, description.

1 other meaning: news

2news: Information or tidings about someone or something, especially their whereabouts.Also: information, tidings, word.

Other Irish words for report: tuarascáil (report), iomrá (report), tuairiscigh (report), tásc (report)

“Tuairisc” with the article

The plural of report in Irish is tuairiscí. Here is tuairisc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tuairisc

the report

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na tuairiscí

the reports

Plural: no change after na

“Tuairisc” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tuairisc, the Irish word for report.

Scríobh sí tuairisc ar an gcruinniú.

She wrote a report on the meeting.

Léigh mé an tuairisc sa nuachtán inné.

I read the report in the newspaper yesterday.

Níl tásc ná tuairisc air ó shin.

There has been no trace of him since.

Tá tuairiscí ag teacht isteach faoin timpiste.

Reports are coming in about the accident.

Chuir mé mo thuairisc chuig an mbainisteoir.

I sent my report to the manager.

Bhí go leor eolais i dtuairisc an rialtais.

There was a lot of information in the government report.

Cuir tuairisc an dochtúra chugam, le do thoil.

Send me the doctor's report, please.

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Report in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for report?

The Irish for report is tuairisc (pronounced “TOOR-ishk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tuairiscí. Depending on context it can also mean news.

How do you pronounce tuairisc in Irish?

Tuairisc is said like “TOOR-ishk” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəɾʲəʃc/).

What is the plural of report in Irish?

The plural of tuairisc is tuairiscí; with the article, na tuairiscí means “the reports”. The genitive plural is tuairiscí, as in líon na dtuairiscí (the number of reports).

Does tuairisc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tuairisc can mean report or news, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tuairisc change to thuairisc or dtuairisc?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuairisc becomes mo thuairisc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuairisc (eclipsis).

What is the difference between tuairisc and tuarascáil?

Tuairisc is a general report or account, such as a news report, while tuarascáil is usually a formal written report, such as an annual report (tuarascáil bhliantúil).

What does 'cuir tuairisc' mean?

Cuir tuairisc ar dhuine means to inquire about someone, for example Chuir sé mo thuairisc, he asked after me.

Report in Irish (Tuairisc): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage