Tulip in Irish (Tiúilip): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for tulip?

The Irish for tulip is tiúilip (pronounced “TYOO-lip”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tiúilipí.

Q: What is the plural of tulip in Irish?

The plural of tiúilip is tiúilipí; with the article, na tiúilipí means “the tulips”. The genitive plural is tiúilipí, as in bolgáin tiúilipí (tulip bulbs).

How to say “tulip” in Irish

Irish:: tiúilip
English:: tulip
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “TYOO-lip” /ˈtʲuːlʲəpʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: tiúilipí (tulips)
Genitive singular:: tiúilipe, na tiúilipe (e.g. dath na tiúilipe, the colour of the tulip)
Genitive plural:: tiúilipí, na dtiúilipí (e.g. bolgáin tiúilipí, tulip bulbs)

What does “tiúilip” mean?

tulip: A spring garden flower that grows from a bulb and has a large, cup-shaped bloom.Also: tulip flower, tulip bulb.

“Tiúilip” with the article

The plural of tulip in Irish is tiúilipí. Here is tiúilip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tiúilip

the tulip

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na tiúilipí

the tulips

Plural: no change after na

“Tiúilip” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tiúilip, the Irish word for tulip.

Tá tiúilip dhearg sa phota ar an bhfuinneog.

There's a red tulip in the pot on the window.

Cheannaigh mé tiúilipí do mo mháthair inniu.

I bought tulips for my mother today.

Tá an tiúilip ag oscailt faoin ngrian.

The tulip is opening in the sun.

Chuir sí bolgáin tiúilipí sa ghairdín san fhómhar.

She planted tulip bulbs in the garden in autumn.

Is breá liom dath na tiúilipe sin.

I love the colour of that tulip.

Bíonn na tiúilipí faoi bhláth san earrach.

The tulips bloom in spring.

Tá tiúilipí buí sa vása ar an mbord.

There are yellow tulips in the vase on the table.

Other nouns in Irish

More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.

ballmember breisincrease móránmuch aimsirweather tuairimopinion faisnéisinformation

Tulip in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tulip?

The Irish for tulip is tiúilip (pronounced “TYOO-lip”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tiúilipí.

How do you pronounce tiúilip in Irish?

Tiúilip is said like “TYOO-lip” (IPA /ˈtʲuːlʲəpʲ/).

What is the plural of tulip in Irish?

The plural of tiúilip is tiúilipí; with the article, na tiúilipí means “the tulips”. The genitive plural is tiúilipí, as in bolgáin tiúilipí (tulip bulbs).

Why does tiúilip change to thiúilip or dtiúilip?

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

How do I say 'a bunch of tulips' in Irish?

Say 'dornán tiúilipí' or 'crobhaing tiúilipí', using the genitive plural after the noun of quantity.

Tulip in Irish (Tiúilip): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage