HeyRuaHow to say “evening” in Irish
- Irish:
- tráthnóna
- English:
- evening, afternoon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “traw-NOH-nuh” /t̪ˠɾˠaːˈn̪ˠoːn̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- tráthnónta
- Genitive singular:
- tráthnóna, an tráthnóna (e.g. nuachtán an tráthnóna, the evening newspaper)
- Genitive plural:
- tráthnónta, na dtráthnónta (e.g. ceol na dtráthnónta fada, the music of the long evenings)
What does “tráthnóna” mean?
“Tráthnóna” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- evening
- The later part of the day, from late afternoon until dark.Also: afternoon, late afternoon, eventide.
1 other meaning: afternoon
- 2afternoon
- The part of the day after midday, especially the later afternoon.Also: after midday, pm.
“Tráthnóna” with the article
The plural of evening in Irish is tráthnónta. Here is tráthnóna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tráthnóna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tráthnóna, the Irish word for evening.
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Phrases with “tráthnóna”
Evening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for evening?
The Irish for evening is tráthnóna (pronounced “traw-NOH-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tráthnónta. Depending on context it can also mean afternoon.
How do you pronounce tráthnóna in Irish?
Tráthnóna is said like “traw-NOH-nuh” (IPA /t̪ˠɾˠaːˈn̪ˠoːn̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of evening in Irish?
The plural of tráthnóna is tráthnónta; with the article, it is na tráthnónta. The genitive plural is tráthnónta, as in ceol na dtráthnónta fada (the music of the long evenings).
Does tráthnóna have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tráthnóna can mean evening or afternoon, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tráthnóna change to thráthnóna or dtráthnóna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tráthnóna becomes mo thráthnóna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtráthnóna (eclipsis).
Does tráthnóna mean afternoon or evening?
Both: tráthnóna covers the late afternoon and evening, while oíche is night. 'Iarnóin' is a newer word used specifically for afternoon.
How do I say 'this evening'?
Use tráthnóna on its own adverbially, or 'anocht' for tonight: Feicfidh mé tráthnóna thú.
