Will in Irish (Tiomna): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for will?

The Irish for will is tiomna (pronounced “TYUM-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tiomnaí. Depending on context it can also mean testament.

Q: What is the plural of will in Irish?

The plural of tiomna is tiomnaí; with the article, na tiomnaí means “the wills”. The genitive plural is tiomnaí, as in clár na dtiomnaí (the register of wills).

Q: Does tiomna have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tiomna can mean will or testament, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “will” in Irish

Irish:: tiomna
English:: will, testament
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “TYUM-nuh” /ˈtʲʊmˠnˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: tiomnaí (wills)
Genitive singular:: tiomna, an tiomna (e.g. téarmaí an tiomna, the terms of the will)
Genitive plural:: tiomnaí, na dtiomnaí (e.g. clár na dtiomnaí, the register of wills)

What does “tiomna” mean?

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

will: A legal document in which a person states who is to receive their property after their death.Also: last will, testament, last will and testament.

1 other meaning: testament

2testament: One of the two main divisions of the Bible, the Old Testament or the New Testament.Also: old testament, new testament, Bible.

Other Irish words for will: réir (will), toil (will), uacht (will)

“Tiomna” with the article

The plural of will in Irish is tiomnaí. Here is tiomna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tiomna

the will

No change after an

na tiomnaí

the wills

Plural: no change after na

“Tiomna” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tiomna, the Irish word for will.

Rinne m'athair tiomna sular bhásaigh sé.

My father made a will before he died.

Léigh an dlíodóir an tiomna os ard.

The solicitor read the will aloud.

Níor fhág sí aon tiomna ina diaidh.

She didn't leave any will behind her.

Fágadh an teach chuici ina thiomna.

The house was left to her in his will.

Bhí argóint mhór faoi théarmaí an tiomna.

There was a big argument about the terms of the will.

Coimeádtar na tiomnaí in oifig an dlíodóra.

The wills are kept in the solicitor's office.

Tá na soiscéil sa Tiomna Nua.

The gospels are in the New Testament.

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Will in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for will?

The Irish for will is tiomna (pronounced “TYUM-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tiomnaí. Depending on context it can also mean testament.

How do you pronounce tiomna in Irish?

Tiomna is said like “TYUM-nuh” (IPA /ˈtʲʊmˠnˠə/).

What is the plural of will in Irish?

The plural of tiomna is tiomnaí; with the article, na tiomnaí means “the wills”. The genitive plural is tiomnaí, as in clár na dtiomnaí (the register of wills).

Does tiomna have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tiomna can mean will or testament, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tiomna change to thiomna or dtiomna?

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

What is the difference between 'tiomna' and 'uacht'?

Both can mean a will; 'uacht' is the usual legal term for a last will, while 'tiomna' also means testament, as in 'an Tiomna Nua'.

How do I say 'to make a will' in Irish?

Say 'tiomna a dhéanamh', for example 'Rinne sé a thiomna'.

Will in Irish (Tiomna): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage