Turret in Irish (Túirín): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for turret?

The Irish for turret is túirín (pronounced “TOOR-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is túiríní. Depending on context it can also mean turret (of a tank or ship).

Q: What is the plural of turret in Irish?

The plural of túirín is túiríní; with the article, na túiríní means “the turrets”. The genitive plural is túiríní, as in líon na dtúiríní (the number of turrets).

Q: Does túirín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Túirín can mean turret or turret (of a tank or ship), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “turret” in Irish

Irish:: túirín
English:: turret, turret (of a tank or ship)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “TOOR-een” /ˈt̪ˠuːɾʲiːnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: túiríní (turrets)
Genitive singular:: túirín, an túirín (e.g. barr an túirín, top of the turret)
Genitive plural:: túiríní, na dtúiríní (e.g. líon na dtúiríní, the number of turrets)

What does “túirín” mean?

“Túirín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

turret: A small tower, especially one on a castle or building.Also: small tower.

1 other meaning: turret (of a tank or ship)

2turret (of a tank or ship): A revolving armoured structure holding guns on a tank, warship or similar.Also: turret, gun turret.

Other Irish words for turret: túr (tower)

“Túirín” with the article

The plural of turret in Irish is túiríní. Here is túirín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an túirín

the turret

No change after an

na túiríní

the turrets

Plural: no change after na

“Túirín” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using túirín, the Irish word for turret.

Tá túirín ar gach cúinne den chaisleán.

There is a turret on every corner of the castle.

Chuamar suas go barr an túirín.

We went up to the top of the turret.

Bhí an túirín ag casadh go mall.

The turret was turning slowly.

Is breá liom na túiríní ar an seanteach sin.

I love the turrets on that old house.

Bhí saighdiúir ina sheasamh sa túirín.

A soldier was standing in the turret.

Tá fuinneog bheag i mballa an túirín.

There is a small window in the turret wall.

Tógadh dhá thúirín nua ar an bhfoirgneamh.

Two new turrets were built on the building.

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Turret in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for turret?

The Irish for turret is túirín (pronounced “TOOR-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is túiríní. Depending on context it can also mean turret (of a tank or ship).

How do you pronounce túirín in Irish?

Túirín is said like “TOOR-een” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuːɾʲiːnʲ/).

What is the plural of turret in Irish?

The plural of túirín is túiríní; with the article, na túiríní means “the turrets”. The genitive plural is túiríní, as in líon na dtúiríní (the number of turrets).

Does túirín have more than one meaning?

Yes. Túirín can mean turret or turret (of a tank or ship), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does túirín change to thúirín or dtúirín?

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

What is the difference between 'túr' and 'túirín'?

'Túr' is a tower, while 'túirín' is the diminutive, a small tower or turret, formed with the suffix -ín.

Turret in Irish (Túirín): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage