HeyRuaHow to say “direction” in Irish
- Irish:
- treo
- English:
- direction, trend, order
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tryoh” /tʲɾʲoː/
- Plural:
- treonna (directions)
- Genitive singular:
- treo, an treo (e.g. athrú treo, a change of direction)
- Genitive plural:
- treonna, na dtreonna
What does “treo” mean?
“Treo” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- direction
- The way in which something or someone moves, faces or points.Also: way, bearing, course.
2 other meanings: trend or order
“Treo” with the article
The plural of direction in Irish is treonna. Here is treo after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treo” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treo, the Irish word for direction.
Other nouns in Irish
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Direction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for direction?
The Irish for direction is treo (pronounced “tryoh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is treonna. Depending on context it can also mean trend or order.
How do you pronounce treo in Irish?
Treo is said like “tryoh” (IPA /tʲɾʲoː/).
What is the plural of direction in Irish?
The plural of treo is treonna; with the article, na treonna means “the directions”.
Does treo have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treo can mean direction, trend or order, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does treo change to threo or dtreo?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treo becomes mo threo (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreo (eclipsis).
How do I say 'towards' in Irish?
Use 'i dtreo' followed by the genitive: 'i dtreo an bhaile' means towards the town.
What is the difference between 'treo' and 'treoir'?
'Treo' is a direction or way, while 'treoir' means guidance or an instruction.
