HeyRuaHow to say “tub” in Irish
- Irish:
- tobán
- English:
- tub, tubby person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUB-awn” /ˈt̪ˠɔbˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- tobáin (tubs)
- Genitive singular:
- tobáin, an tobáin (e.g. bun an tobáin, the bottom of the tub)
- Genitive plural:
- tobán, na dtobán (e.g. lámha na dtobán, the handles of the tubs)
What does “tobán” mean?
“Tobán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tub
- An open container, usually round, used for washing, bathing or holding liquids.Also: bathtub, washtub, vat.
1 other meaning: tubby person
- 2tubby person
- A short, fat person, used informally.Also: fatty, dumpy person.
“Tobán” with the article
The plural of tub in Irish is tobáin. Here is tobán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tobán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tobán, the Irish word for tub.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tub in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tub?
The Irish for tub is tobán (pronounced “TUB-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tobáin. Depending on context it can also mean tubby person.
How do you pronounce tobán in Irish?
Tobán is said like “TUB-awn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔbˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of tub in Irish?
The plural of tobán is tobáin; with the article, na tobáin means “the tubs”. The genitive plural is tobán, as in lámha na dtobán (the handles of the tubs).
Does tobán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tobán can mean tub or tubby person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tobán change to thobán or dtobán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tobán becomes mo thobán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtobán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tobán' and 'folcadán'?
'Folcadán' is the usual word for a bath in a bathroom, while 'tobán' is any tub; 'tobán folctha' also means bathtub.
