HeyRuaHow to say “crossbar” in Irish
- Irish:
- trasnán
- English:
- crossbar, transom, diagonal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAS-nawn” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˠn̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- trasnáin (crossbars)
- Genitive singular:
- trasnáin, an trasnáin (e.g. barr an trasnáin, the top of the crossbar)
- Genitive plural:
- trasnán, na dtrasnán (e.g. fad na dtrasnán, the length of the crossbars)
What does “trasnán” mean?
“Trasnán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crossbar
- A bar or piece of wood placed across something, such as the bar between goalposts or a crosspiece in a frame.Also: crosspiece, cross-beam, rail.
2 other meanings: transom or diagonal
- 2transom
- A horizontal bar across a window or above a door.Also: lintel bar, window bar.
- 3diagonal
- A line running across from one corner to the opposite corner.Also: diagonal line.
“Trasnán” with the article
The plural of crossbar in Irish is trasnáin. Here is trasnán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trasnán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trasnán, the Irish word for crossbar.
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Crossbar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crossbar?
The Irish for crossbar is trasnán (pronounced “TRAS-nawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trasnáin. Depending on context it can also mean transom or diagonal.
How do you pronounce trasnán in Irish?
Trasnán is said like “TRAS-nawn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˠn̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of crossbar in Irish?
The plural of trasnán is trasnáin; with the article, na trasnáin means “the crossbars”. The genitive plural is trasnán, as in fad na dtrasnán (the length of the crossbars).
Does trasnán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trasnán can mean crossbar, transom or diagonal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does trasnán change to thrasnán or dtrasnán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trasnán becomes mo thrasnán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrasnán (eclipsis).
How do I say the ball hit the crossbar in Gaelic games?
You say 'bhuail an liathróid an trasnán'; a point scored over the bar is 'thar an trasnán'.
