Tiobraid Árann
/ˌtʲʊbˠɾˠədʲ ˈɑːɾˠən̪ˠ/feminine
The English phrase Tipperary is translated into Irish as Tiobraid Árann. Wiktionary also lists Contae Thiobraid Árann.
Meaning: county (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tiobraid Árann | /ˌtʲʊbˠɾˠədʲ ˈɑːɾˠən̪ˠ/ | feminine |
| Contae Thiobraid Árann | masculine |
These terms are used to refer to the Irish county of Tipperary.
Which one should you use?
Tiobraid Árann is the name of the county itself, while Contae Thiobraid Árann specifically means County Tipperary.
How does it change in a sentence?
The standalone name Tiobraid Árann is treated as a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌtʲʊbˠɾˠədʲ ˈɑːɾˠən̪ˠ/
Did you know?
- The name Tiobraid Árann literally translates to 'well of the Ara', referencing the local River Ara.
- The name Tiobraid Árann is the source of the famous World War I song 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary', though the lyrics use the English version of the name.
- The word contae is a loanword from Anglo-Norman, meaning it was borrowed from the French-speaking settlers rather than being an indigenous Gaelic term.
Examples in context
- Bhí áthas an domhain orm nuair a chonaic mé Éamonn ó Thiobraid Árann.I was delighted when I saw Eamon from Tipperary.
- Tá mé ag dul ar saoire i gContae Thiobraid Árann.I'm going on vacation in County Tipperary.
- An bhfuil tú i Tiobraid Árann?Are you in Tipperary?
Example conversation
Cian and Niamh are talking about their hometowns.
- CianCá bhfuil do theaghla, a Niamh?Where is your family, Niamh?
- NiamhTá mo theaghla i Tiobraid Árann.My family is in Tipperary.
- CianAn bhfuil tú ag dul ansin go sos?Are you going there for a break?
- NiamhTá, beidh mé i Tiobraid Árann an tamsainn.Yes, I will be in Tipperary then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tipperary” translations and entries Tiobraid Árann, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tiobraid Árann, contae, tiobraid, CC BY-SA 4.0.
