HeyRuaHow to say “cycle” in Irish
- Irish:
- timthriall
- English:
- cycle, circuit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TIM-hree-ul” /ˈtʲɪmʲhɾʲiəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- timthriallta (cycles)
- Genitive singular:
- timthrialla, an timthrialla (e.g. tús an timthrialla, the start of the cycle)
- Genitive plural:
- timthriallta, na dtimthriallta (e.g. líon na dtimthriallta, the number of cycles)
What does “timthriall” mean?
“Timthriall” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cycle
- A series of events or stages that repeats itself in the same order.Also: circuit, recurring series, rotation.
1 other meaning: circuit
- 2circuit
- A round or circular course, such as a journey that returns to its starting point.Also: round, revolution.
Other Irish words for cycle: rothaigh (cycle)
“Timthriall” with the article
The plural of cycle in Irish is timthriallta. Here is timthriall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Timthriall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using timthriall, the Irish word for cycle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cycle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cycle?
The Irish for cycle is timthriall (pronounced “TIM-hree-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is timthriallta. Depending on context it can also mean circuit.
How do you pronounce timthriall in Irish?
Timthriall is said like “TIM-hree-ul” (IPA /ˈtʲɪmʲhɾʲiəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of cycle in Irish?
The plural of timthriall is timthriallta; with the article, na timthriallta means “the cycles”. The genitive plural is timthriallta, as in líon na dtimthriallta (the number of cycles).
Does timthriall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Timthriall can mean cycle or circuit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does timthriall change to thimthriall or dtimthriall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) timthriall becomes mo thimthriall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtimthriall (eclipsis).
Is timthriall the same as rothar for a bicycle?
No. Timthriall means a cycle of events, as in timthriall an uisce; a bicycle is rothar.
