Fighter in Irish (Trodaí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for fighter?

The Irish for fighter is trodaí (pronounced “TRUD-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trodaithe. Depending on context it can also mean quarrelsome person.

Q: What is the plural of fighter in Irish?

The plural of trodaí is trodaithe; with the article, na trodaithe means “the fighters”. The genitive plural is trodaithe, as in misneach na dtrodaithe (the courage of the fighters).

Q: Does trodaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trodaí can mean fighter or quarrelsome person, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “fighter” in Irish

Irish:: trodaí
English:: fighter, quarrelsome person
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “TRUD-ee” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠɔd̪ˠiː/

Various forms

Plural:: trodaithe (fighters)
Genitive singular:: trodaí, an trodaí (e.g. lámha an trodaí, the fighter's hands)
Genitive plural:: trodaithe, na dtrodaithe (e.g. misneach na dtrodaithe, the courage of the fighters)

What does “trodaí” mean?

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

fighter: A person who fights, such as a soldier, warrior or boxer.Also: warrior, combatant, boxer.

1 other meaning: quarrelsome person

2quarrelsome person: A person who is always ready to argue or fight.Also: brawler, scrapper.

Other Irish words for fighter: laoch (warrior)

“Trodaí” with the article

The plural of fighter in Irish is trodaithe. Here is trodaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an trodaí

the fighter

No change after an

na trodaithe

the fighters

Plural: no change after na

“Trodaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using trodaí, the Irish word for fighter.

Is trodaí maith é ar son na cúise.

He is a good fighter for the cause.

Bhuaigh an trodaí óg an comórtas dornálaíochta.

The young fighter won the boxing contest.

Bhí na trodaithe tuirseach tar éis an chatha.

The fighters were tired after the battle.

Thit an trodaí ar an talamh.

The fighter fell to the ground.

Ba é m'athair an trodaí ab fhearr sa bhaile.

My father was the best fighter in the village.

Chonaic mé ainm an trodaí sa nuachtán.

I saw the fighter's name in the newspaper.

Tháinig trodaithe ó gach cearn den tír.

Fighters came from every corner of the country.

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Fighter in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for fighter?

The Irish for fighter is trodaí (pronounced “TRUD-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trodaithe. Depending on context it can also mean quarrelsome person.

How do you pronounce trodaí in Irish?

Trodaí is said like “TRUD-ee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠɔd̪ˠiː/).

What is the plural of fighter in Irish?

The plural of trodaí is trodaithe; with the article, na trodaithe means “the fighters”. The genitive plural is trodaithe, as in misneach na dtrodaithe (the courage of the fighters).

Does trodaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trodaí can mean fighter or quarrelsome person, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does trodaí change to throdaí or dtrodaí?

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

How is 'trodaí' related to 'troid'?

'Troid' means a fight or the act of fighting, and 'trodaí' is the person who fights, formed with the agent ending -aí.

Fighter in Irish (Trodaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage