HeyRuaHow to say “guidance” in Irish
- Irish:
- treorú
- English:
- guidance, orientation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- treoraigh, to guide (ag treorú, guiding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TROR-oo” /ˈtʲɾʲoːɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- treoruithe (guidances)
- Genitive singular:
- treoraithe, an treoraithe (e.g. córas treoraithe, guidance system)
- Genitive plural:
- treoruithe, na dtreoruithe (e.g. leanúint na dtreoruithe, following the directions)
What does “treorú” mean?
“Treorú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- guidance
- The act of guiding or directing someone or something; verbal noun of the verb treoraigh.Also: guiding, directing, leading, direction.
1 other meaning: orientation
- 2orientation
- Setting the direction or position of something, as with a map or in a technical context.Also: orienting, steering.
Other Irish words for guidance: treoir (guidance)
“Treorú” as a verbal noun
After ag, treorú means guiding: it is the verbal noun of the verb treoraigh (to guide). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Treorú” with the article
The plural of guidance in Irish is treoruithe. Here is treorú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treorú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treorú, the Irish word for guidance.
Other nouns in Irish
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Guidance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guidance?
The Irish for guidance is treorú (pronounced “TROR-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is treoruithe. Depending on context it can also mean orientation.
How do you pronounce treorú in Irish?
Treorú is said like “TROR-oo” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲoːɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of guidance in Irish?
The plural of treorú is treoruithe; with the article, na treoruithe means “the guidances”. The genitive plural is treoruithe, as in leanúint na dtreoruithe (following the directions).
Does treorú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treorú can mean guidance or orientation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does treorú change to threorú or dtreorú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treorú becomes mo threorú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreorú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between treorú and treoir?
Treoir is a direction or instruction (a guide, plural treoracha), while treorú is the act of guiding, the verbal noun of treoraigh.
