HeyRuaHow to say “beach” in Irish
- Irish:
- trá
- English:
- beach
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tráigh, to ebb (ag trá, ebbing)
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “traw” /t̪ˠɾˠɑː/
- Plural:
- tránna (beaches)
- Genitive singular:
- trá, na trá (e.g. gaineamh na trá, the sand of the beach)
- Genitive plural:
- tránna, na dtránna (e.g. glanadh na dtránna, the cleaning of the beaches)
What does “trá” mean?
- beach
- A strip of sand or stones along the edge of the sea or a lake.Also: strand, seashore, shore, foreshore.
“Trá” as a verbal noun
After ag, trá means ebbing: it is the verbal noun of the verb tráigh (to ebb). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Trá” with the article
The plural of beach in Irish is tránna. Here is trá after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trá, the Irish word for beach.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Beach in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for beach?
The Irish for beach is trá (pronounced “traw”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tránna.
How do you pronounce trá in Irish?
Trá is said like “traw” (IPA /t̪ˠɾˠɑː/).
What is the plural of beach in Irish?
The plural of trá is tránna; with the article, na tránna means “the beaches”. The genitive plural is tránna, as in glanadh na dtránna (the cleaning of the beaches).
Does trá have more than one meaning?
Trá also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning ebb.
Why does trá change to thrá or dtrá?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trá becomes mo thrá (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrá (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'trá' and 'cladach'?
'Trá' is usually a sandy beach, while 'cladach' is a stony or rocky shore. Both are common in place names.
How do I say 'on the beach'?
Say 'ar an trá', for example 'Bhíomar ar an trá'. To go to the beach is 'dul chuig an trá' or 'dul ar an trá'.
