Tractor in Irish (Tarracóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for tractor?

The Irish for tractor is tarracóir (pronounced “TAR-uh-kohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tarracóirí. Depending on context it can also mean puller.

Q: What is the plural of tractor in Irish?

The plural of tarracóir is tarracóirí; with the article, na tarracóirí means “the tractors”. The genitive plural is tarracóirí, as in díoltóir na dtarracóirí (the tractor dealer).

Q: Does tarracóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tarracóir can mean tractor or puller, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “tractor” in Irish

Irish:: tarracóir
English:: tractor, puller
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TAR-uh-kohr” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəkoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: tarracóirí (tractors)
Genitive singular:: tarracóra, an tarracóra (e.g. roth an tarracóra, the wheel of the tractor)
Genitive plural:: tarracóirí, na dtarracóirí (e.g. díoltóir na dtarracóirí, the tractor dealer)

What does “tarracóir” mean?

“Tarracóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

tractor: A powerful motor vehicle used on farms for pulling machinery and trailers.Also: farm tractor.

1 other meaning: puller

2puller: A person or thing that pulls or drags something, as in a tug or haulier.Also: tug, hauler.

“Tarracóir” with the article

The plural of tractor in Irish is tarracóirí. Here is tarracóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tarracóir

the tractor

No change after an

na tarracóirí

the tractors

Plural: no change after na

“Tarracóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tarracóir, the Irish word for tractor.

Tá tarracóir nua ag m'uncail.

My uncle has a new tractor.

Bhí an tarracóir sáinnithe sa láib.

The tractor was stuck in the mud.

Thiomáin sí an tarracóir go dtí an pháirc.

She drove the tractor to the field.

Tá boinn an tarracóra an-mhór.

The tractor's tyres are very big.

Bhí a lán tarracóirí ag an seó talmhaíochta.

There were lots of tractors at the agricultural show.

Chuir mé ola i mo tharracóir ar maidin.

I put oil in my tractor this morning.

Shuigh an páiste i dtarracóir a athar.

The child sat in his father's tractor.

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Tractor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tractor?

The Irish for tractor is tarracóir (pronounced “TAR-uh-kohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tarracóirí. Depending on context it can also mean puller.

How do you pronounce tarracóir in Irish?

Tarracóir is said like “TAR-uh-kohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəkoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of tractor in Irish?

The plural of tarracóir is tarracóirí; with the article, na tarracóirí means “the tractors”. The genitive plural is tarracóirí, as in díoltóir na dtarracóirí (the tractor dealer).

Does tarracóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tarracóir can mean tractor or puller, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tarracóir change to tharracóir or dtarracóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarracóir becomes mo tharracóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarracóir (eclipsis).

Is 'tarracóir' related to the verb 'tarraing'?

Yes, 'tarracóir' comes from 'tarraing' (pull), so it literally means a puller, which is why it is used for a tractor.

Tractor in Irish (Tarracóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage