HeyRuaHow to say “shock” in Irish
- Irish:
- turraing
- English:
- shock, electric shock, thrust
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUR-ing” /ˈt̪ˠʊɾˠəŋʲ/
- Plural:
- turraingí (shocks)
- Genitive singular:
- turrainge, na turrainge (e.g. méid na turrainge, the extent of the shock)
- Genitive plural:
- turraingí, na dturraingí (e.g. sraith na dturraingí, the series of shocks)
What does “turraing” mean?
“Turraing” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shock
- A sudden upsetting experience or the jolt of feeling it causes.Also: jolt, blow, fright.
2 other meanings: electric shock or thrust
- 2electric shock
- A jolt of electricity passing through the body.Also: shock, jolt.
- 3thrust
- A sudden push, lunge or charge against something.Also: push, lunge, onset.
“Turraing” with the article
The plural of shock in Irish is turraingí. Here is turraing after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Turraing” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using turraing, the Irish word for shock.
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Shock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shock?
The Irish for shock is turraing (pronounced “TUR-ing”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is turraingí. Depending on context it can also mean electric shock or thrust.
How do you pronounce turraing in Irish?
Turraing is said like “TUR-ing” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊɾˠəŋʲ/).
What is the plural of shock in Irish?
The plural of turraing is turraingí; with the article, na turraingí means “the shocks”. The genitive plural is turraingí, as in sraith na dturraingí (the series of shocks).
Does turraing have more than one meaning?
Yes. Turraing can mean shock, electric shock or thrust, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does turraing change to thurraing or dturraing?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) turraing becomes mo thurraing (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dturraing (eclipsis).
What is the difference between turraing and geit?
Geit is a brief start or fright, as in 'baineadh geit asam', while turraing is a heavier shock or blow, such as bad news or an electric shock.
