HeyRuaHow to say “ton” in Irish
- Irish:
- tona
- English:
- ton
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUN-uh” /t̪ˠʊnˠə/
- Plural:
- tonaí (tons)
- Genitive singular:
- tona, an tona (e.g. leath tona, half a ton)
- Genitive plural:
- tonaí, na dtonaí (e.g. iompar na dtonaí, the carrying of the tons)
What does “tona” mean?
- ton
- A unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms (metric tonne) or, as the imperial ton, about 2,240 pounds.Also: tonne, metric ton.
Other Irish words for ton: tonna (ton)
“Tona” with the article
The plural of ton in Irish is tonaí. Here is tona after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tona” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tona, the Irish word for ton.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ton in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ton?
The Irish for ton is tona (pronounced “TUN-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tonaí.
How do you pronounce tona in Irish?
Tona is said like “TUN-uh” (IPA /t̪ˠʊnˠə/).
What is the plural of ton in Irish?
The plural of tona is tonaí; with the article, na tonaí means “the tons”. The genitive plural is tonaí, as in iompar na dtonaí (the carrying of the tons).
Why does tona change to thona or dtona?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tona becomes mo thona (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtona (eclipsis).
Is 'tona' the same as 'tonn'?
No. 'Tona' is a ton in weight, while 'tonn' means a wave of the sea.
