HeyRuaHow to say “abandonment” in Irish
- Irish:
- tréigean
- English:
- abandonment, desertion, fading
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tréig, to abandon (ag tréigean, abandoning)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAY-gyun” /ˈtʲɾʲeːɟən̠ʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- tréigin, an tréigin (e.g. pian an tréigin, the pain of abandonment)
What does “tréigean” mean?
“Tréigean” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- abandonment
- The act of leaving someone or something behind for good; the verbal noun of the verb tréig.Also: abandoning, forsaking, leaving.
2 other meanings: desertion or fading
- 2desertion
- Leaving a duty, cause, post or faith, such as a soldier deserting or a follower defecting.Also: defection, deserting, renunciation.
- 3fading
- The losing of colour or strength, as when a colour fades or a feeling dies away.Also: loss of colour, waning.
“Tréigean” as a verbal noun
After ag, tréigean means abandoning: it is the verbal noun of the verb tréig (to abandon). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tréigean” with the article
Here is tréigean after the article (an t-alt).
“Tréigean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tréigean, the Irish word for abandonment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Abandonment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abandonment?
The Irish for abandonment is tréigean (pronounced “TRAY-gyun”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean desertion or fading.
How do you pronounce tréigean in Irish?
Tréigean is said like “TRAY-gyun” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲeːɟən̠ʲ/).
Does tréigean have a plural?
No plural form is given for tréigean in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tréigean have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tréigean can mean abandonment, desertion or fading, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tréigean change to thréigean or dtréigean?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréigean becomes mo thréigean (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréigean (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tréigean and fágáil?
Fágáil is the ordinary word for leaving, while tréigean means abandoning or deserting for good, often with blame: tréigean a chlainne, the abandonment of his family.
