tobann, a1. 1. Sudden, unexpected. Athrach, buille, ~, sudden change, blow. Bás ~, sudden death. Tháinig an cás seo go ~ orainn, this case has come upon us unexpectedly. 2. Hasty, impulsive, quick-tempered. Duine, focal, gníomh, ~, hasty person, word, deed. Faichill thú féin air, tá sé ~, be wary of him, he is quick-tempered.