HeyRuaHow to say “tundra” in Irish
- Irish:
- tundra
- English:
- tundra
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUN-druh” /t̪ˠʊn̪ˠd̪ˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- tundraí (tundras)
- Genitive singular:
- tundra, an tundra (e.g. ainmhithe an tundra, animals of the tundra)
- Genitive plural:
- tundraí, na dtundraí (e.g. fásra na dtundraí, the vegetation of the tundras)
What does “tundra” mean?
- tundra
- A vast, flat, treeless region in the Arctic where the subsoil is permanently frozen.Also: Arctic plain, frozen plain, treeless plain.
“Tundra” with the article
The plural of tundra in Irish is tundraí. Here is tundra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tundra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tundra, the Irish word for tundra.
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Tundra in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tundra?
The Irish for tundra is tundra (pronounced “TUN-druh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tundraí.
How do you pronounce tundra in Irish?
Tundra is said like “TUN-druh” (IPA /t̪ˠʊn̪ˠd̪ˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of tundra in Irish?
The plural of tundra is tundraí; with the article, na tundraí means “the tundras”. The genitive plural is tundraí, as in fásra na dtundraí (the vegetation of the tundras).
Why does tundra change to thundra or dtundra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tundra becomes mo thundra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtundra (eclipsis).
Is the Irish word the same as the English?
Yes, 'tundra' is borrowed directly; it is masculine, so you say 'an tundra' and 'ainmhithe an tundra'.
