HeyRuaHow to say “toffee” in Irish
- Irish:
- taifí
- English:
- toffee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAF-ee” /ˈt̪ˠafʲiː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- taifí, an taifí (e.g. blas an taifí, the taste of the toffee)
What does “taifí” mean?
- toffee
- A hard or chewy sweet made by boiling sugar and butter together.Also: toffy, caramel sweet, taffy.
“Taifí” with the article
Here is taifí after the article (an t-alt).
an taifí
the toffee
No change after an
“Taifí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taifí, the Irish word for toffee.
Is breá liom taifí.
I love toffee.
Cheannaigh sí taifí sa siopa milseán.
She bought toffee in the sweet shop.
Tá an taifí seo an-chrua.
This toffee is very hard.
Bhí blas an taifí ar a liopaí.
The taste of the toffee was on her lips.
Ná hith an iomarca taifí, a stór.
Don't eat too much toffee, love.
Bhris mé fiacail ar phíosa taifí.
I broke a tooth on a piece of toffee.
Rinne mo mháthair taifí don aonach.
My mother made toffee for the fair.
Other nouns in Irish
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Toffee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toffee?
The Irish for toffee is taifí (pronounced “TAF-ee”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce taifí in Irish?
Taifí is said like “TAF-ee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠafʲiː/).
Does taifí have a plural?
No plural form is given for taifí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does taifí change to thaifí or dtaifí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taifí becomes mo thaifí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaifí (eclipsis).
How do I say 'a piece of toffee' in Irish?
Say 'píosa taifí'; since taifí does not change in the genitive, the form stays the same.
