HeyRuaHow to say “Tuam” in Irish
- Irish:
- Tuaim
- English:
- Tuam
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “too-um” /t̪ˠuəmʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Tuama (e.g. Ard-Deoise Thuama, the Archdiocese of Tuam)
What does “Tuaim” mean?
- Tuam
- Tuaim is a town in north County Galway, the seat of a Catholic and formerly a Church of Ireland archdiocese.Also: Tuam County Galway, town of Tuam.
“Tuaim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Tuaim, the Irish word for Tuam.
Tá Tuaim i dtuaisceart Chontae na Gaillimhe.
Tuam is in the north of County Galway.
Rugadh m'athair i dTuaim.
My father was born in Tuam.
Táimid ag dul go Tuaim amárach.
We're going to Tuam tomorrow.
Is é Ardeaspag Thuama a bhí ann.
It was the Archbishop of Tuam.
Tá ardeaglais mhór i dTuaim.
There is a large cathedral in Tuam.
Bhí margadh mór ar siúl i dTuaim inné.
There was a big market on in Tuam yesterday.
Is as Tuaim do mhuintir mo mháthar.
My mother's people are from Tuam.
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Tuam in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Tuam?
The Irish for Tuam is Tuaim (pronounced “too-um”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Tuaim in Irish?
Tuaim is said like “too-um” (IPA /t̪ˠuəmʲ/).
Does Tuaim have a plural?
No. Tuaim is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How do I say 'in Tuam' and 'from Tuam'?
'In Tuam' is 'i dTuaim' with eclipsis, and 'from Tuam' is 'as Tuaim'.
What does the name Tuaim mean?
Tuaim means a burial mound or tumulus; the older full name is Tuaim Dhá Ghualann.
