HeyRuaHow to say “thatch” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuí
- English:
- thatch, straw
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tee” /t̪ˠiː/
- Genitive singular:
- tuí, na tuí (e.g. teach ceann tuí, a thatched house)
What does “tuí” mean?
“Tuí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- thatch
- Straw, reeds or rushes used to cover the roof of a house.Also: thatching, roof straw.
1 other meaning: straw
- 2straw
- Dried stalks of cereal plants, used for bedding or covering.Also: stalks, bedding straw.
“Tuí” with the article
Here is tuí after the article (an t-alt).
“Tuí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuí, the Irish word for thatch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Thatch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thatch?
The Irish for thatch is tuí (pronounced “tee”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean straw.
How do you pronounce tuí in Irish?
Tuí is said like “tee” (IPA /t̪ˠiː/).
Does tuí have a plural?
No plural form is given for tuí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tuí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuí can mean thatch or straw, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuí change to thuí or dtuí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuí becomes mo thuí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuí (eclipsis).
How do you say 'thatched house' in Irish?
The usual phrase is 'teach ceann tuí', literally a house with a head of thatch.
Is 'tuí' the same as 'féar'?
No: 'féar' is grass or hay, while 'tuí' is straw or thatch made from dried stalks.
