HeyRuaHow to say “turkey” in Irish
- Irish:
- turcaí
- English:
- turkey, turkey meat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUR-kee” /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠkiː/
- Plural:
- turcaithe (turkeys)
- Genitive singular:
- turcaí, an turcaí (e.g. feoil turcaí, turkey meat)
- Genitive plural:
- turcaithe, na dturcaithe (e.g. feirm turcaithe, a turkey farm)
What does “turcaí” mean?
“Turcaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- turkey
- A large farm bird, often eaten at Christmas.Also: turkey bird, gobbler.
1 other meaning: turkey meat
- 2turkey meat
- The meat of the turkey as food.Also: turkey, roast turkey.
“Turcaí” with the article
The plural of turkey in Irish is turcaithe. Here is turcaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Turcaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using turcaí, the Irish word for turkey.
Other nouns in Irish
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Turkey in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turkey?
The Irish for turkey is turcaí (pronounced “TUR-kee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is turcaithe. Depending on context it can also mean turkey meat.
How do you pronounce turcaí in Irish?
Turcaí is said like “TUR-kee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔɾˠkiː/).
What is the plural of turkey in Irish?
The plural of turcaí is turcaithe; with the article, na turcaithe means “the turkeys”. The genitive plural is turcaithe, as in feirm turcaithe (a turkey farm).
Does turcaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Turcaí can mean turkey or turkey meat, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does turcaí change to thurcaí or dturcaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) turcaí becomes mo thurcaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dturcaí (eclipsis).
Is 'turcaí' the same as the country Turkey?
No. 'Turcaí' is only the bird; the country is 'an Tuirc'.
