HeyRuaHow to say “turning” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiontú
- English:
- turning, conversion, translation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tiontaigh, to turn (ag tiontú, turning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TYUN-too” /ˈtʲʊn̪ˠt̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- tiontuithe
- Genitive singular:
- tiontaithe, an tiontaithe (e.g. obair an tiontaithe, the work of the translation)
- Genitive plural:
- tiontuithe, na dtiontuithe (e.g. liosta na dtiontuithe, the list of translations)
What does “tiontú” mean?
“Tiontú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- turning
- The act of turning or changing direction; it is the verbal noun of the verb tiontaigh.Also: turn, change of direction, reversal.
2 other meanings: conversion or translation
- 2conversion
- The act of changing something into something else, or a change of religion or belief.Also: converting, change.
- 3translation
- The act of putting text from one language into another, or the translated text itself.Also: translating, version.
Other Irish words for turning: casadh (turning), iompú (turning)
“Tiontú” as a verbal noun
After ag, tiontú means turning: it is the verbal noun of the verb tiontaigh (to turn). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tiontú” with the article
The plural of turning in Irish is tiontuithe. Here is tiontú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tiontú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiontú, the Irish word for turning.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Turning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for turning?
The Irish for turning is tiontú (pronounced “TYUN-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tiontuithe. Depending on context it can also mean conversion or translation.
How do you pronounce tiontú in Irish?
Tiontú is said like “TYUN-too” (IPA /ˈtʲʊn̪ˠt̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of turning in Irish?
The plural of tiontú is tiontuithe; with the article, it is na tiontuithe. The genitive plural is tiontuithe, as in liosta na dtiontuithe (the list of translations).
Does tiontú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tiontú can mean turning, conversion or translation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tiontú change to thiontú or dtiontú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiontú becomes mo thiontú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiontú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tiontú and aistriúchán?
Both can mean translation, but aistriúchán is the usual standard word for a translation, while tiontú is broader and also means turning or conversion.
