HeyRuaHow to say “tort” in Irish
- Irish:
- tort
- English:
- tort
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “tort” /t̪ˠɔɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- tortanna (torts)
- Genitive singular:
- torta, an torta (e.g. dlí an torta, the law of tort)
- Genitive plural:
- tortanna, na dtortanna (e.g. dlí na dtortanna, the law of torts)
What does “tort” mean?
- tort
- In law, a civil wrong that causes harm to someone and for which they can claim damages in court.Also: civil wrong, wrongful act.
“Tort” with the article
The plural of tort in Irish is tortanna. Here is tort after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tort” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tort, the Irish word for tort.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tort in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tort?
The Irish for tort is tort (pronounced “tort”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tortanna.
How do you pronounce tort in Irish?
Tort is said like “tort” (IPA /t̪ˠɔɾˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of tort in Irish?
The plural of tort is tortanna; with the article, na tortanna means “the torts”. The genitive plural is tortanna, as in dlí na dtortanna (the law of torts).
Why does tort change to thort or dtort?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tort becomes mo thort (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtort (eclipsis).
Is 'tort' the same as a crime?
No: a tort is a civil wrong, settled by compensation (cúiteamh), while a crime is 'coir', prosecuted by the State.
