HeyRuaHow to say “will” in Irish
- Irish:
- toil
- English:
- will, liking
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tol” /t̪ˠolʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- tola, na tola (e.g. saoirse na tola, freedom of the will)
What does “toil” mean?
“Toil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- will
- The power of choosing or wishing, or what a person wants to happen.Also: wish, desire, willpower.
“Toil” with the article
Here is toil after the article (an t-alt).
“Toil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toil, the Irish word for will.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “toil”
Will in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for will?
The Irish for will is toil (pronounced “tol”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean liking.
How do you pronounce toil in Irish?
Toil is said like “tol” (IPA /t̪ˠolʲ/).
Does toil have a plural?
No plural form is given for toil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does toil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Toil can mean will or liking, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does toil change to thoil or dtoil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toil becomes mo thoil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoil (eclipsis).
Is 'toil' the word for a legal will?
No, a last will and testament is 'uacht'; 'toil' means will in the sense of wish or volition, as in 'toil Dé'.
How do I say please to several people?
Use 'le bhur dtoil' for more than one person and 'le do thoil' for one.
