HeyRuaHow to say “tube” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiúbán
- English:
- tube
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOO-bawn” /ˈtʲuːbˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- tiúbáin (tubes)
- Genitive singular:
- tiúbáin, an tiúbáin (e.g. barr an tiúbáin, the top of the tube)
- Genitive plural:
- tiúbán, na dtiúbán (e.g. clúdaigh na dtiúbán, the caps of the tubes)
What does “tiúbán” mean?
- tube
- A tiúbán is a hollow pipe or cylinder, or a soft container such as a tube of toothpaste.Also: pipe, tubing.
Other Irish words for tube: píobán (pipe), feadán (tube), tiúb (tube)
“Tiúbán” with the article
The plural of tube in Irish is tiúbáin. Here is tiúbán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tiúbán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiúbán, the Irish word for tube.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tube in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tube?
The Irish for tube is tiúbán (pronounced “TYOO-bawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tiúbáin.
How do you pronounce tiúbán in Irish?
Tiúbán is said like “TYOO-bawn” (IPA /ˈtʲuːbˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of tube in Irish?
The plural of tiúbán is tiúbáin; with the article, na tiúbáin means “the tubes”. The genitive plural is tiúbán, as in clúdaigh na dtiúbán (the caps of the tubes).
Why does tiúbán change to thiúbán or dtiúbán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiúbán becomes mo thiúbán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiúbán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tiúbán and feadán?
Both can mean tube; feadán is the older native word, often used for a pipe or anatomical tube, while tiúbán is common for tubes like a tube of paint or toothpaste.
