HeyRuaHow to say “flock” in Irish
- Irish:
- tréad
- English:
- flock, flock (congregation)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “trayd” /tʲɾʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- tréada (flocks)
- Genitive singular:
- tréada, an tréada (e.g. aoire an tréada, the shepherd of the flock)
- Genitive plural:
- tréad, na dtréad (e.g. úinéirí na dtréad, the owners of the flocks)
What does “tréad” mean?
“Tréad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flock
- A group of animals, especially sheep or cattle, kept or moving together.Also: herd, drove.
1 other meaning: flock (congregation)
- 2flock (congregation)
- A group of people in the care of a leader, especially a priest's congregation.Also: flock, congregation, following.
Other Irish words for flock: ealta (flock)
“Tréad” with the article
The plural of flock in Irish is tréada. Here is tréad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tréad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tréad, the Irish word for flock.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flock?
The Irish for flock is tréad (pronounced “trayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tréada. Depending on context it can also mean flock (congregation).
How do you pronounce tréad in Irish?
Tréad is said like “trayd” (IPA /tʲɾʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of flock in Irish?
The plural of tréad is tréada; with the article, na tréada means “the flocks”. The genitive plural is tréad, as in úinéirí na dtréad (the owners of the flocks).
Does tréad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tréad can mean flock or flock (congregation), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tréad change to thréad or dtréad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréad becomes mo thréad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tréad' and 'scata'?
'Tréad' is a flock or herd of animals, usually livestock, while 'scata' is a more general word for a crowd or bunch, often of people or birds.
