Stumble in Irish (Tuisle): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for stumble?

The Irish for stumble is tuisle (pronounced “TISH-leh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuislí. Depending on context it can also mean lapse or joint.

Q: What is the plural of stumble in Irish?

The plural of tuisle is tuislí; with the article, na tuislí means “the stumbles”. The genitive plural is tuislí, as in líon na dtuislí (the number of stumbles).

Q: Does tuisle have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tuisle can mean stumble, lapse or joint, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “stumble” in Irish

Irish:: tuisle
English:: stumble, lapse, joint
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “TISH-leh” /ˈt̪ˠɪʃlʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: tuislí (stumbles)
Genitive singular:: tuisle, an tuisle (e.g. pian an tuisle, the pain of the stumble)
Genitive plural:: tuislí, na dtuislí (e.g. líon na dtuislí, the number of stumbles)

What does “tuisle” mean?

“Tuisle” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

stumble: A trip or stumble, when your foot catches and you nearly fall.Also: trip, fall, slip.

2 other meanings: lapse or joint

2lapse: A slip or mistake in conduct, a moral fall or lapse.Also: slip, error, misstep.
3joint: In anatomy, a joint of the body, such as a knuckle or wrist joint.Also: knuckle, articulation.

Other Irish words for stumble: tuisligh (stumble), barrthuisle (stumble)

“Tuisle” with the article

The plural of stumble in Irish is tuislí. Here is tuisle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tuisle

the stumble

No change after an

na tuislí

the stumbles

Plural: no change after na

“Tuisle” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tuisle, the Irish word for stumble.

Bhain tuisle dom ar an staighre.

I stumbled on the stairs.

Ní raibh ann ach tuisle beag.

It was only a small stumble.

Ghortaigh sí a rúitín leis an tuisle.

She hurt her ankle in the stumble.

Baineann tuisle do gach duine uaireanta.

Everyone stumbles sometimes.

Baineadh tuisle asam ar an gcosán fliuch.

I tripped on the wet path.

Ba é sin mo chéad tuisle sa phost.

That was my first slip in the job.

Tá cúpla tuisle i ngach scéal grá.

There are a few stumbles in every love story.

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Stumble in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for stumble?

The Irish for stumble is tuisle (pronounced “TISH-leh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuislí. Depending on context it can also mean lapse or joint.

How do you pronounce tuisle in Irish?

Tuisle is said like “TISH-leh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɪʃlʲə/).

What is the plural of stumble in Irish?

The plural of tuisle is tuislí; with the article, na tuislí means “the stumbles”. The genitive plural is tuislí, as in líon na dtuislí (the number of stumbles).

Does tuisle have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tuisle can mean stumble, lapse or joint, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tuisle change to thuisle or dtuisle?

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

How do I say 'I stumbled' in Irish?

Say 'Baineadh tuisle asam' or 'Bhain tuisle dom', or use the verb 'thuisligh mé'.

What is the difference between tuisle and barrthuisle?

'Tuisle' is a stumble in general, while 'barrthuisle' is a trip caused by catching your toe.

Stumble in Irish (Tuisle): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage