HeyRuaHow to say “explanatory note” in Irish
- Irish:
- treoirnóta
- English:
- explanatory note
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TROR-noh-tuh” /ˈtɾʲoːɾʲˌn̪ˠoːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- treoirnótaí (explanatory notes)
- Genitive singular:
- treoirnóta, an treoirnóta (e.g. téacs an treoirnóta, the text of the explanatory note)
- Genitive plural:
- treoirnótaí, na dtreoirnótaí (e.g. leabhrán na dtreoirnótaí, the booklet of explanatory notes)
What does “treoirnóta” mean?
- explanatory note
- A note that gives guidance or explanation, for example on how to use a document, form or exam paper.Also: guidance note, guide note, instruction note, note.
“Treoirnóta” with the article
The plural of explanatory note in Irish is treoirnótaí. Here is treoirnóta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treoirnóta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treoirnóta, the Irish word for explanatory note.
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Explanatory note in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for explanatory note?
The Irish for explanatory note is treoirnóta (pronounced “TROR-noh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is treoirnótaí.
How do you pronounce treoirnóta in Irish?
Treoirnóta is said like “TROR-noh-tuh” (IPA /ˈtɾʲoːɾʲˌn̪ˠoːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of explanatory note in Irish?
The plural of treoirnóta is treoirnótaí; with the article, na treoirnótaí means “the explanatory notes”. The genitive plural is treoirnótaí, as in leabhrán na dtreoirnótaí (the booklet of explanatory notes).
Why does treoirnóta change to threoirnóta or dtreoirnóta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treoirnóta becomes mo threoirnóta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreoirnóta (eclipsis).
How is 'treoirnóta' different from 'treoir'?
'Treoir' means guidance or direction in general, while 'treoirnóta' is a specific written note giving that guidance, such as one attached to a form.
