HeyRuaHow to say “tournament” in Irish
- Irish:
- turnaimint
- English:
- tournament, tournament (medieval)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOOR-nuh-mint” /ˈt̪ˠuːɾˠn̪ˠəmʲɪn̠ʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- turnaimintí (tournaments)
- Genitive singular:
- turnaiminte, na turnaiminte (e.g. cluiche ceannais na turnaiminte, the final of the tournament)
- Genitive plural:
- turnaimintí, na dturnaimintí (e.g. sceideal na dturnaimintí, the schedule of the tournaments)
What does “turnaimint” mean?
“Turnaimint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tournament
- A competition made up of a series of games or contests between many players or teams.Also: competition, contest.
1 other meaning: tournament (medieval)
- 2tournament (medieval)
- A medieval contest in which knights fought on horseback for sport.Also: tournament, joust, tourney.
Other Irish words for tournament: ilchomórtas (championship)
“Turnaimint” with the article
The plural of tournament in Irish is turnaimintí. Here is turnaimint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Turnaimint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using turnaimint, the Irish word for tournament.
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Tournament in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tournament?
The Irish for tournament is turnaimint (pronounced “TOOR-nuh-mint”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is turnaimintí. Depending on context it can also mean tournament (medieval).
How do you pronounce turnaimint in Irish?
Turnaimint is said like “TOOR-nuh-mint” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuːɾˠn̪ˠəmʲɪn̠ʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of tournament in Irish?
The plural of turnaimint is turnaimintí; with the article, na turnaimintí means “the tournaments”. The genitive plural is turnaimintí, as in sceideal na dturnaimintí (the schedule of the tournaments).
Does turnaimint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Turnaimint can mean tournament or tournament (medieval), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does turnaimint change to thurnaimint or dturnaimint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) turnaimint becomes mo thurnaimint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dturnaimint (eclipsis).
What is the difference between turnaimint and comórtas?
Comórtas is the general word for any competition or contest, while turnaimint is a tournament with a series of matches, as in turnaimint peile.
