HeyRuaHow to say “fight” in Irish
- Irish:
- troid
- English:
- fight, quarrel, fighting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- troid, to fight (ag troid, fighting)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “trid” /t̪ˠɾˠɪdʲ/
- Plural:
- troideanna (fights)
- Genitive singular:
- troda, na troda (e.g. fonn troda, an urge to fight)
- Genitive plural:
- troideanna, na dtroideanna (e.g. líon na dtroideanna, the number of fights)
What does “troid” mean?
“Troid” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fight
- A fight or physical struggle between people or groups.Also: fighting, brawl, scrap.
2 other meanings: quarrel or fighting
“Troid” as a verbal noun
After ag, troid means fighting: it is the verbal noun of the verb troid (to fight). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Troid” with the article
The plural of fight in Irish is troideanna. Here is troid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Troid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using troid, the Irish word for fight.
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Fight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fight?
The Irish for fight is troid (pronounced “trid”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is troideanna. Depending on context it can also mean quarrel or fighting.
How do you pronounce troid in Irish?
Troid is said like “trid” (IPA /t̪ˠɾˠɪdʲ/).
What is the plural of fight in Irish?
The plural of troid is troideanna; with the article, na troideanna means “the fights”. The genitive plural is troideanna, as in líon na dtroideanna (the number of fights).
Does troid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Troid can mean fight, quarrel or fighting, depending on context; the first is the most common. Troid also has its own entry as a verb meaning to fight.
Why does troid change to throid or dtroid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) troid becomes mo throid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtroid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between troid and achrann?
Troid can be a physical fight or a quarrel, while achrann usually means a row or entanglement, often verbal. Bhí troid eatarthu can mean they came to blows.
How do I say 'to fight with someone'?
Use troid le: bhí sé ag troid lena dheartháir, he was fighting with his brother.
