HeyRuaHow to say “thunder” in Irish
- Irish:
- toirneach
- English:
- thunder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOR-nyukh” /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠn̠ʲəx/
- Plural:
- toirneacha (thunders)
- Genitive singular:
- toirní, na toirní (e.g. fuaim na toirní, the sound of the thunder)
- Genitive plural:
- toirneach, na dtoirneach (e.g. fuaim na dtoirneach, the sound of the thunderclaps)
What does “toirneach” mean?
- thunder
- The loud rumbling noise heard in the sky during a storm, after lightning.Also: thunderclap, peal of thunder, thunderstorm.
“Toirneach” with the article
The plural of thunder in Irish is toirneacha. Here is toirneach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toirneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toirneach, the Irish word for thunder.
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Thunder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thunder?
The Irish for thunder is toirneach (pronounced “TOR-nyukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is toirneacha.
How do you pronounce toirneach in Irish?
Toirneach is said like “TOR-nyukh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠn̠ʲəx/).
What is the plural of thunder in Irish?
The plural of toirneach is toirneacha; with the article, na toirneacha means “the thunders”. The genitive plural is toirneach, as in fuaim na dtoirneach (the sound of the thunderclaps).
Why does toirneach change to thoirneach or dtoirneach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toirneach becomes mo thoirneach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoirneach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between toirneach and tintreach?
Toirneach is the sound, thunder, while tintreach is the flash, lightning; together they are toirneach agus tintreach.
