HeyRuaHow to say “tart” in Irish
- Irish:
- toirtín
- English:
- tart, small cake
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOR-cheen” /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠtʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- toirtíní (tarts)
- Genitive singular:
- toirtín, an toirtín (e.g. blas an toirtín, the taste of the tart)
- Genitive plural:
- toirtíní, na dtoirtíní (e.g. pláta na dtoirtíní, the plate of tarts)
What does “toirtín” mean?
“Toirtín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tart
- A small pie or pastry case with a filling, usually sweet, such as fruit or jam.Also: tartlet, small pie, pastry.
1 other meaning: small cake
- 2small cake
- A small flat cake or bannock, such as a potato cake.Also: potato cake, bannock.
“Toirtín” with the article
The plural of tart in Irish is toirtíní. Here is toirtín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toirtín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toirtín, the Irish word for tart.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tart in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tart?
The Irish for tart is toirtín (pronounced “TOR-cheen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toirtíní. Depending on context it can also mean small cake.
How do you pronounce toirtín in Irish?
Toirtín is said like “TOR-cheen” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of tart in Irish?
The plural of toirtín is toirtíní; with the article, na toirtíní means “the tarts”. The genitive plural is toirtíní, as in pláta na dtoirtíní (the plate of tarts).
Does toirtín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Toirtín can mean tart or small cake, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does toirtín change to thoirtín or dtoirtín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toirtín becomes mo thoirtín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoirtín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between toirtín and pióg?
A toirtín is usually a small open tart or flat cake, while a pióg is a pie, often covered with pastry, such as pióg úll.
