HeyRuaHow to say “guerrilla” in Irish
- Irish:
- treallchogaí
- English:
- guerrilla
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRYOWL-khuh-gee” /ˈtʲɾʲaul̪ˠˌxɔɡiː/
- Plural:
- treallchogaithe (guerrillas)
- Genitive singular:
- treallchogaí, an treallchogaí (e.g. raidhfil an treallchogaí, the guerrilla's rifle)
- Genitive plural:
- treallchogaithe, na dtreallchogaithe (e.g. campa na dtreallchogaithe, the guerrillas' camp)
What does “treallchogaí” mean?
- guerrilla
- A member of a small irregular fighting force that attacks a larger army by surprise raids.Also: guerrilla fighter, irregular soldier, partisan.
“Treallchogaí” with the article
The plural of guerrilla in Irish is treallchogaithe. Here is treallchogaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treallchogaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treallchogaí, the Irish word for guerrilla.
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Guerrilla in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guerrilla?
The Irish for guerrilla is treallchogaí (pronounced “TRYOWL-khuh-gee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is treallchogaithe.
How do you pronounce treallchogaí in Irish?
Treallchogaí is said like “TRYOWL-khuh-gee” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲaul̪ˠˌxɔɡiː/).
What is the plural of guerrilla in Irish?
The plural of treallchogaí is treallchogaithe; with the article, na treallchogaithe means “the guerrillas”. The genitive plural is treallchogaithe, as in campa na dtreallchogaithe (the guerrillas' camp).
Why does treallchogaí change to threallchogaí or dtreallchogaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treallchogaí becomes mo threallchogaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreallchogaí (eclipsis).
What is the word for guerrilla warfare?
Guerrilla warfare is 'treallchogaíocht', and one who wages it is a 'treallchogaí'.
