HeyRuaHow to say “tank” in Irish
- Irish:
- tanc
- English:
- tank
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tank” /t̪ˠaŋk/
- Plural:
- tancanna (tanks)
- Genitive singular:
- tanc, an tanc (e.g. gunna an tanc, the tank's gun)
- Genitive plural:
- tancanna, na dtancanna (e.g. colún na dtancanna, the column of tanks)
What does “tanc” mean?
“Tanc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tank
- An armoured military vehicle with tracks and a large gun.Also: armoured vehicle, battle tank.
1 other meaning:
- 2tank
- A large container for holding liquid or gas, such as water or fuel.Also: water tank, fuel tank, container.
“Tanc” with the article
The plural of tank in Irish is tancanna. Here is tanc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tanc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tanc, the Irish word for tank.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tank in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tank?
The Irish for tank is tanc (pronounced “tank”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tancanna.
How do you pronounce tanc in Irish?
Tanc is said like “tank” (IPA /t̪ˠaŋk/).
What is the plural of tank in Irish?
The plural of tanc is tancanna; with the article, na tancanna means “the tanks”. The genitive plural is tancanna, as in colún na dtancanna (the column of tanks).
Why does tanc change to thanc or dtanc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tanc becomes mo thanc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtanc (eclipsis).
Is 'tanc' the only Irish word for a container tank?
No, 'umar' is also widely used for a tank or cistern, as in 'umar uisce', while 'tanc' covers both the military vehicle and a container.
