HeyRuaHow to say “drying” in Irish
- Irish:
- triomú
- English:
- drying
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- triomaigh, to dry (ag triomú, drying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “tri-MOO” /tʲɾʲiˈmˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- triomaithe, an triomaithe (e.g. am an triomaithe, the drying time)
What does “triomú” mean?
- drying
- The act or process of making something dry or becoming dry; the verbal noun of the verb 'triomaigh'.Also: desiccation, dehydration, drying out.
“Triomú” as a verbal noun
After ag, triomú means drying: it is the verbal noun of the verb triomaigh (to dry). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Triomú” with the article
Here is triomú after the article (an t-alt).
“Triomú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using triomú, the Irish word for drying.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Drying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for drying?
The Irish for drying is triomú (pronounced “tri-MOO”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce triomú in Irish?
Triomú is said like “tri-MOO” (IPA /tʲɾʲiˈmˠuː/).
Does triomú have a plural?
No plural form is given for triomú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does triomú change to thriomú or dtriomú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) triomú becomes mo thriomú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtriomú (eclipsis).
How do I say a good drying day in Irish?
You say 'lá maith triomaithe', using the genitive 'triomaithe' after 'lá'.
What is the difference between 'triomú' and 'triomach'?
'Triomú' is the act of drying, while 'triomach' means drought, a long spell of dry weather.
