HeyRuaHow to say “skin colour” in Irish
- Irish:
- tondath
- English:
- skin colour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUN-dah” /ˈt̪ˠʊn̪ˠd̪ˠah/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tondatha, an tondatha (e.g. scála an tondatha, the skin colour scale)
What does “tondath” mean?
- skin colour
- The natural colour or tone of a person's skin; complexion.Also: complexion, skin tone, colouring.
“Tondath” with the article
Here is tondath after the article (an t-alt).
an tondath
the skin colour
No change after an
“Tondath” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tondath, the Irish word for skin colour.
Tá tondath geal uirthi.
She has a fair complexion.
Ní ceart breithiúnas a thabhairt ar dhuine de réir a thondatha.
It isn't right to judge someone by their skin colour.
Tháinig athrú ar a thondath tar éis na saoire.
His skin tone changed after the holiday.
Cuireann an ghrian dath ar an tondath.
The sun colours the skin.
Roghnaigh smideadh a oireann do do thondath.
Choose make-up that suits your skin tone.
Tá tondath dorcha ar a lán daoine sa tír sin.
Many people in that country have dark skin.
Is cuma liom faoi thondath duine ar bith.
I don't care about anyone's skin colour.
Other nouns in Irish
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Skin colour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skin colour?
The Irish for skin colour is tondath (pronounced “TUN-dah”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tondath in Irish?
Tondath is said like “TUN-dah” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠʊn̪ˠd̪ˠah/).
Does tondath have a plural?
No plural form is given for tondath in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tondath change to thondath or dtondath?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tondath becomes mo thondath (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtondath (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tondath' and 'snua'?
'Tondath' is literally skin colour, often used when speaking of race or skin tone, while 'snua' refers to complexion or a healthy hue, as in 'snua na sláinte'.
