HeyRuaHow to say “tadpole” in Irish
- Irish:
- torbán
- English:
- tadpole
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUR-uh-bawn” /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠəbˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- torbáin (tadpoles)
- Genitive singular:
- torbáin, an torbáin (e.g. eireaball an torbáin, the tadpole's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- torbán, na dtorbán (e.g. scata torbán, a cluster of tadpoles)
What does “torbán” mean?
- tadpole
- The young form of a frog or toad that lives in water and has a tail but no legs at first.Also: polliwog, pollywog, baby frog.
“Torbán” with the article
The plural of tadpole in Irish is torbáin. Here is torbán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Torbán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using torbán, the Irish word for tadpole.
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Tadpole in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tadpole?
The Irish for tadpole is torbán (pronounced “TUR-uh-bawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is torbáin.
How do you pronounce torbán in Irish?
Torbán is said like “TUR-uh-bawn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠəbˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of tadpole in Irish?
The plural of torbán is torbáin; with the article, na torbáin means “the tadpoles”. The genitive plural is torbán, as in scata torbán (a cluster of tadpoles).
Why does torbán change to thorbán or dtorbán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) torbán becomes mo thorbán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtorbán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'torbán' and 'frog'?
A 'torbán' is a tadpole, the young water stage, which later becomes a 'frog'. Frog spawn is 'sceathrach froig'.
