HeyRuaHow to say “tube” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiúb
- English:
- tube, inner tube
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tyoob” /tʲuːbʲ/
- Plural:
- tiúba (tubes)
- Genitive singular:
- tiúibe, na tiúibe (e.g. barr na tiúibe, the top of the tube)
- Genitive plural:
- tiúb, na dtiúb (e.g. barr na dtiúb, the tops of the tubes)
What does “tiúb” mean?
“Tiúb” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tube
- A long hollow cylinder, or a soft container you squeeze, such as one holding toothpaste.Also: pipe, squeeze tube, toothpaste tube.
“Tiúb” with the article
The plural of tube in Irish is tiúba. Here is tiúb after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tiúb” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiúb, the Irish word for tube.
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Tube in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tube?
The Irish for tube is tiúb (pronounced “tyoob”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tiúba. Depending on context it can also mean inner tube.
How do you pronounce tiúb in Irish?
Tiúb is said like “tyoob” (IPA /tʲuːbʲ/).
What is the plural of tube in Irish?
The plural of tiúb is tiúba; with the article, na tiúba means “the tubes”. The genitive plural is tiúb, as in barr na dtiúb (the tops of the tubes).
Does tiúb have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tiúb can mean tube or inner tube, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tiúb change to thiúb or dtiúb?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiúb becomes mo thiúb (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiúb (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tiúb and feadán?
Tiúb is used for squeeze tubes and tyre tubes, while feadán is a more general or technical word for a tube, pipe or channel, as in feadán tástála (test tube).
