HeyRuaHow to say “tidal wave” in Irish
- Irish:
- borrthonn
- English:
- tidal wave
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BOR-hun” /ˈbˠoɾˠhoːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- borrthonnta (tidal waves)
- Genitive singular:
- borrthoinne, na borrthoinne (e.g. neart na borrthoinne, the force of the tidal wave)
- Genitive plural:
- borrthonnta, na mborrthonnta (e.g. contúirt na mborrthonnta, the danger of the tidal waves)
What does “borrthonn” mean?
- tidal wave
- A huge swelling wave of the sea, such as one caused by an earthquake or a strong tide.Also: tsunami, giant wave, surge wave.
“Borrthonn” with the article
The plural of tidal wave in Irish is borrthonnta. Here is borrthonn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Borrthonn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using borrthonn, the Irish word for tidal wave.
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Tidal wave in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tidal wave?
The Irish for tidal wave is borrthonn (pronounced “BOR-hun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is borrthonnta.
How do you pronounce borrthonn in Irish?
Borrthonn is said like “BOR-hun” (IPA /ˈbˠoɾˠhoːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of tidal wave in Irish?
The plural of borrthonn is borrthonnta; with the article, na borrthonnta means “the tidal waves”. The genitive plural is borrthonnta, as in contúirt na mborrthonnta (the danger of the tidal waves).
Why does borrthonn change to bhorrthonn or mborrthonn?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) borrthonn becomes mo bhorrthonn (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mborrthonn (eclipsis).
How is 'borrthonn' different from 'tonn'?
'Tonn' is any ordinary wave, while 'borrthonn' is a huge swelling wave such as a tidal wave or tsunami; 'borr' means swelling.
