HeyRuaHow to say “summons” in Irish
- Irish:
- toghairm
- English:
- summons, invocation, call
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOW-ir-im” /ˈt̪ˠəuɾʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- toghairmeacha (summonses)
- Genitive singular:
- toghairme, na toghairme (e.g. dáta na toghairme, the date of the summons)
- Genitive plural:
- toghairmeacha, na dtoghairmeacha (e.g. líon na dtoghairmeacha, the number of summonses)
What does “toghairm” mean?
“Toghairm” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- summons
- An official order to appear somewhere, especially before a court; also the verbal noun of toghair, the act of summoning.Also: summoning, citation, writ.
2 other meanings: invocation or call
- 2invocation
- The act of calling up or invoking a spirit or power, as in folklore or magic.Also: conjuring, calling up.
- 3call
- A call or invitation to come, or a calling to some purpose.Also: invitation, calling.
“Toghairm” with the article
The plural of summons in Irish is toghairmeacha. Here is toghairm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toghairm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toghairm, the Irish word for summons.
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Summons in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for summons?
The Irish for summons is toghairm (pronounced “TOW-ir-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is toghairmeacha. Depending on context it can also mean invocation or call.
How do you pronounce toghairm in Irish?
Toghairm is said like “TOW-ir-im” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠəuɾʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of summons in Irish?
The plural of toghairm is toghairmeacha; with the article, na toghairmeacha means “the summonses”. The genitive plural is toghairmeacha, as in líon na dtoghairmeacha (the number of summonses).
Does toghairm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Toghairm can mean summons, invocation or call, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does toghairm change to thoghairm or dtoghairm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toghairm becomes mo thoghairm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoghairm (eclipsis).
How does toghairm differ from gairm?
Gairm is a general call or vocation, while toghairm is usually a formal summons, such as toghairm chun cúirte, or an invocation.
Is toghairm the same as cuireadh?
No: cuireadh is a friendly invitation, whereas toghairm is an order to appear, typically from a court.
