HeyRuaHow to say “furniture” in Irish
- Irish:
- troscán
- English:
- furniture
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRUS-kawn” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠɔsˠkˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- troscáin
- Genitive singular:
- troscáin, an troscáin (e.g. siopa troscáin, furniture shop)
- Genitive plural:
- troscán, na dtroscán (e.g. praghas na dtroscán, the price of the furnishings)
What does “troscán” mean?
- furniture
- The movable items such as tables, chairs and beds used in a house or room.Also: furnishings, piece of furniture.
“Troscán” with the article
The plural of furniture in Irish is troscáin. Here is troscán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Troscán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using troscán, the Irish word for furniture.
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Furniture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for furniture?
The Irish for furniture is troscán (pronounced “TRUS-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is troscáin.
How do you pronounce troscán in Irish?
Troscán is said like “TRUS-kawn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠɔsˠkˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of furniture in Irish?
The plural of troscán is troscáin; with the article, it is na troscáin. The genitive plural is troscán, as in praghas na dtroscán (the price of the furnishings).
Why does troscán change to throscán or dtroscán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) troscán becomes mo throscán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtroscán (eclipsis).
How do I say 'a piece of furniture' in Irish?
Troscán is usually a mass noun like English 'furniture', so a single item is ball troscáin.
