HeyRuaHow to say “deserter” in Irish
- Irish:
- tréigtheoir
- English:
- deserter, apostate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAY-hor” /ˈtʲɾʲeːhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tréigtheoirí (deserters)
- Genitive singular:
- tréigtheora, an tréigtheora (e.g. ainm an tréigtheora, the deserter's name)
- Genitive plural:
- tréigtheoirí, na dtréigtheoirí (e.g. liosta na dtréigtheoirí, the list of deserters)
What does “tréigtheoir” mean?
“Tréigtheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- deserter
- A person who deserts or abandons someone or something, especially a soldier who leaves the army without permission.Also: forsaker, abandoner, renegade.
1 other meaning: apostate
- 2apostate
- A person who abandons a faith, cause or principle.Also: renegade, defector.
“Tréigtheoir” with the article
The plural of deserter in Irish is tréigtheoirí. Here is tréigtheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tréigtheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tréigtheoir, the Irish word for deserter.
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Deserter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deserter?
The Irish for deserter is tréigtheoir (pronounced “TRAY-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tréigtheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean apostate.
How do you pronounce tréigtheoir in Irish?
Tréigtheoir is said like “TRAY-hor” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲeːhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of deserter in Irish?
The plural of tréigtheoir is tréigtheoirí; with the article, na tréigtheoirí means “the deserters”. The genitive plural is tréigtheoirí, as in liosta na dtréigtheoirí (the list of deserters).
Does tréigtheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tréigtheoir can mean deserter or apostate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tréigtheoir change to thréigtheoir or dtréigtheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréigtheoir becomes mo thréigtheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréigtheoir (eclipsis).
How is 'tréigtheoir' different from 'fealltóir'?
'Tréigtheoir' is someone who abandons or deserts, from the verb 'tréig', while 'fealltóir' is a traitor who betrays.
