HeyRuaHow to say “corncrake” in Irish
- Irish:
- traonach
- English:
- corncrake
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAY-nukh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠeːn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- traonaigh (corncrakes)
- Genitive singular:
- traonaigh, an traonaigh (e.g. glao an traonaigh, the call of the corncrake)
- Genitive plural:
- traonach, na dtraonach (e.g. líon na dtraonach, the number of corncrakes)
What does “traonach” mean?
- corncrake
- A shy brown bird of meadows and hayfields, known for its harsh rasping call at night, now rare in Ireland.Also: landrail, crake.
“Traonach” with the article
The plural of corncrake in Irish is traonaigh. Here is traonach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Traonach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using traonach, the Irish word for corncrake.
Other nouns in Irish
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Corncrake in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for corncrake?
The Irish for corncrake is traonach (pronounced “TRAY-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is traonaigh.
How do you pronounce traonach in Irish?
Traonach is said like “TRAY-nukh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠeːn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of corncrake in Irish?
The plural of traonach is traonaigh; with the article, na traonaigh means “the corncrakes”. The genitive plural is traonach, as in líon na dtraonach (the number of corncrakes).
Why does traonach change to thraonach or dtraonach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) traonach becomes mo thraonach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtraonach (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for corncrake?
Yes, 'gearr goirt' is also heard in some areas, but 'traonach' is the standard dictionary word.
