HeyRuaHow to say “blade of grass” in Irish
- Irish:
- tráithnín
- English:
- blade of grass, trifle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAW-heen” /t̪ˠɾˠaːhiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- tráithníní (blades of grass)
- Genitive singular:
- tráithnín, an tráithnín (e.g. barr an tráithnín, the tip of the blade of grass)
- Genitive plural:
- tráithníní, na dtráithníní (e.g. dornán tráithníní, a handful of blades of grass)
What does “tráithnín” mean?
“Tráithnín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- blade of grass
- A single stalk or stem of grass, especially a dry, withered one.Also: stalk of grass, grass stalk, straw, wisp.
1 other meaning: trifle
- 2trifle
- Something of no value or importance; often used in the phrase 'is cuma liom sa tráithnín'.Also: thing of no value, straw, jot.
“Tráithnín” with the article
The plural of blade of grass in Irish is tráithníní. Here is tráithnín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tráithnín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tráithnín, the Irish word for blade of grass.
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Blade of grass in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blade of grass?
The Irish for blade of grass is tráithnín (pronounced “TRAW-heen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tráithníní. Depending on context it can also mean trifle.
How do you pronounce tráithnín in Irish?
Tráithnín is said like “TRAW-heen” (IPA /t̪ˠɾˠaːhiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of blade of grass in Irish?
The plural of tráithnín is tráithníní; with the article, na tráithníní means “the blades of grass”. The genitive plural is tráithníní, as in dornán tráithníní (a handful of blades of grass).
Does tráithnín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tráithnín can mean blade of grass or trifle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tráithnín change to thráithnín or dtráithnín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tráithnín becomes mo thráithnín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtráithnín (eclipsis).
What does 'is cuma liom sa tráithnín' mean?
It means 'I don't care a straw' or 'I couldn't care less', using 'tráithnín' for something worthless.
