HeyRuaHow to say “torpedo” in Irish
- Irish:
- toirpéad
- English:
- torpedo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIR-ip-ayd” /ˈt̪ˠɛɾʲəpʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- toirpéid (torpedoes)
- Genitive singular:
- toirpéid, an toirpéid (e.g. pléascadh an toirpéid, the explosion of the torpedo)
- Genitive plural:
- toirpéad, na dtoirpéad (e.g. lainseáil na dtoirpéad, the launching of the torpedoes)
What does “toirpéad” mean?
- torpedo
- A self-propelled underwater missile fired from a ship, submarine or aircraft to destroy a target.Also: underwater missile.
“Toirpéad” with the article
The plural of torpedo in Irish is toirpéid. Here is toirpéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toirpéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toirpéad, the Irish word for torpedo.
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Torpedo in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for torpedo?
The Irish for torpedo is toirpéad (pronounced “TIR-ip-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toirpéid.
How do you pronounce toirpéad in Irish?
Toirpéad is said like “TIR-ip-ayd” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɛɾʲəpʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of torpedo in Irish?
The plural of toirpéad is toirpéid; with the article, na toirpéid means “the torpedoes”. The genitive plural is toirpéad, as in lainseáil na dtoirpéad (the launching of the torpedoes).
Why does toirpéad change to thoirpéad or dtoirpéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toirpéad becomes mo thoirpéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoirpéad (eclipsis).
Is there a verb meaning 'to torpedo' in Irish?
Yes, toirpéadaigh means 'to torpedo', for example toirpéadaíodh an long, 'the ship was torpedoed'.
