HeyRuaHow to say “crossing” in Irish
- Irish:
- trasnú
- English:
- crossing, contradiction, intersection
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- trasnaigh, to cross (ag trasnú, crossing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAS-noo” /t̪ˠɾˠasˠn̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- trasnuithe
- Genitive singular:
- trasnaithe, an trasnaithe (e.g. le linn an trasnaithe, during the crossing)
- Genitive plural:
- trasnuithe, na dtrasnuithe (e.g. líon na dtrasnuithe, the number of crossings)
What does “trasnú” mean?
“Trasnú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crossing
- The act of going across something such as a road, river or sea; the verbal noun of the verb trasnaigh.Also: going across, traversing.
2 other meanings: contradiction or intersection
- 2contradiction
- The act of contradicting or interrupting someone, or a contradiction itself; also from the verb trasnaigh.Also: contradicting, interruption, heckling.
- 3intersection
- A point or place where two lines or roads cross each other.Also: crossing point, junction.
Other Irish words for crossing: crosaire (crossroads), trasnáil (crossing)
“Trasnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, trasnú means crossing: it is the verbal noun of the verb trasnaigh (to cross). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Trasnú” with the article
The plural of crossing in Irish is trasnuithe. Here is trasnú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trasnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trasnú, the Irish word for crossing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Crossing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crossing?
The Irish for crossing is trasnú (pronounced “TRAS-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trasnuithe. Depending on context it can also mean contradiction or intersection.
How do you pronounce trasnú in Irish?
Trasnú is said like “TRAS-noo” (IPA /t̪ˠɾˠasˠn̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of crossing in Irish?
The plural of trasnú is trasnuithe; with the article, it is na trasnuithe. The genitive plural is trasnuithe, as in líon na dtrasnuithe (the number of crossings).
Does trasnú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trasnú can mean crossing, contradiction or intersection, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does trasnú change to thrasnú or dtrasnú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trasnú becomes mo thrasnú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrasnú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between trasnú and crosaire?
Trasnú is the act of crossing, as in trasnú na farraige, while crosaire is a crossroads or road junction.
Can trasnú mean contradicting someone?
Yes, the verb trasnaigh can mean to contradict or heckle, so trasnú can refer to contradicting or interrupting a speaker.
