HeyRuaHow to say “tar” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarra
- English:
- tar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-uh” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠə/
- Plural:
- tarraí (tars)
- Genitive singular:
- tarra, an tarra (e.g. boladh an tarra, the smell of the tar)
- Genitive plural:
- tarraí, na dtarraí (e.g. úsáid na dtarraí, the use of tars)
What does “tarra” mean?
- tar
- A thick, black, sticky substance made from coal or wood, used on roads and roofs.Also: pitch, bitumen.
“Tarra” with the article
The plural of tar in Irish is tarraí. Here is tarra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tarra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarra, the Irish word for tar.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tar?
The Irish for tar is tarra (pronounced “TAR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tarraí.
How do you pronounce tarra in Irish?
Tarra is said like “TAR-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠə/).
What is the plural of tar in Irish?
The plural of tarra is tarraí; with the article, na tarraí means “the tars”. The genitive plural is tarraí, as in úsáid na dtarraí (the use of tars).
Why does tarra change to tharra or dtarra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarra becomes mo tharra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarra (eclipsis).
Is there a verb for tarring something?
Yes, the verb is 'tarráil' (to tar), as in 'tarráil an bóthar' (tar the road); the adjective 'tarráilte' means tarred.
