HeyRuaHow to say “toast” in Irish
- Irish:
- tósta
- English:
- toast
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOHS-tuh” /ˈt̪ˠoːsˠt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tósta, an tósta (e.g. píosa tósta, a piece of toast)
What does “tósta” mean?
- toast
- Bread that has been browned by heating it on both sides.Also: toasted bread, slice of toast.
Other Irish words for toast: tóstáil (toast)
“Tósta” with the article
Here is tósta after the article (an t-alt).
an tósta
the toast
No change after an
“Tósta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tósta, the Irish word for toast.
Ba mhaith liom tósta agus tae, le do thoil.
I'd like toast and tea, please.
Tá an tósta dóite arís.
The toast is burnt again.
Chuir sí im ar an tósta.
She put butter on the toast.
D'ith mé dhá phíosa tósta ar maidin.
I ate two pieces of toast this morning.
Bíonn tósta againn gach maidin roimh scoil.
We have toast every morning before school.
Tá blas deas ar an tósta seo.
This toast tastes nice.
An bhfuil subh agat don tósta?
Do you have jam for the toast?
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Toast in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toast?
The Irish for toast is tósta (pronounced “TOHS-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tósta in Irish?
Tósta is said like “TOHS-tuh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠoːsˠt̪ˠə/).
Does tósta have a plural?
No plural form is given for tósta in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tósta change to thósta or dtósta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tósta becomes mo thósta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtósta (eclipsis).
Is 'tósta' used for a toast with drinks?
No, for raising a glass Irish uses 'sláinte' or 'sláinte a ól'; 'tósta' means toasted bread.
What is a toaster in Irish?
A toaster is 'tóstaer', and to toast bread is 'arán a thóstáil'.
