Equipment in Irish (Trealamh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for equipment?

The Irish for equipment is trealamh (pronounced “TRAL-uv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trealaimh. Depending on context it can also mean appliance.

Q: What is the plural of equipment in Irish?

The plural of trealamh is trealaimh; with the article, it is na trealaimh. The genitive plural is trealamh, as in stóráil na dtrealamh (the storage of the equipment).

Q: Does trealamh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trealamh can mean equipment or appliance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “equipment” in Irish

Irish:: trealamh
English:: equipment, appliance
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TRAL-uv” /ˈtʲɾʲalˠəvˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: trealaimh
Genitive singular:: trealaimh, an trealaimh (e.g. mála trealaimh, kit bag)
Genitive plural:: trealamh, na dtrealamh (e.g. stóráil na dtrealamh, the storage of the equipment)

What does “trealamh” mean?

“Trealamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

equipment: The tools, apparatus or gear needed for a particular activity or job.Also: gear, kit, apparatus, outfit.

1 other meaning: appliance

2appliance: In the plural, individual pieces of equipment or appliances.Also: article of equipment, fitting.

“Trealamh” with the article

The plural of equipment in Irish is trealaimh. Here is trealamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an trealamh

the equipment

No change after an

na trealaimh

the equipment (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Trealamh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using trealamh, the Irish word for equipment.

Tá trealamh nua ag an gclub peile.

The football club has new equipment.

Cá bhfuil an trealamh campála?

Where is the camping gear?

Chaill mé mo threalamh snámha ar an traein.

I lost my swimming gear on the train.

Tá costas an trealaimh ró-ard.

The cost of the equipment is too high.

Cuir an trealamh ar ais sa mhála.

Put the gear back in the bag.

Ní raibh go leor trealaimh againn don turas.

We didn't have enough equipment for the trip.

Tá trealamh leictreach sa chistin.

There is electrical equipment in the kitchen.

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Equipment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for equipment?

The Irish for equipment is trealamh (pronounced “TRAL-uv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trealaimh. Depending on context it can also mean appliance.

How do you pronounce trealamh in Irish?

Trealamh is said like “TRAL-uv” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲalˠəvˠ/).

What is the plural of equipment in Irish?

The plural of trealamh is trealaimh; with the article, it is na trealaimh. The genitive plural is trealamh, as in stóráil na dtrealamh (the storage of the equipment).

Does trealamh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trealamh can mean equipment or appliance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does trealamh change to threalamh or dtrealamh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trealamh becomes mo threalamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrealamh (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'trealamh' and 'gléas'?

'Trealamh' is equipment or gear as a whole, while 'gléas' is usually a single device or instrument, as in 'gléas ceoil' (musical instrument).

Equipment in Irish (Trealamh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage