HeyRuaHow to say “guidance” in Irish
- Irish:
- treoir
- English:
- guidance, instruction, directive, gauge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tror” /tʲɾʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- treoracha (guidances)
- Genitive singular:
- treorach, na treorach (e.g. easpa treorach, lack of guidance)
- Genitive plural:
- treoracha, na dtreoracha (e.g. leabhrán na dtreoracha, the instruction booklet)
What does “treoir” mean?
“Treoir” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- guidance
- Advice or leadership that shows someone what to do or which way to go.Also: direction, leadership, lead.
3 other meanings: instruction or directive or gauge
- 2instruction
- A direction or rule telling someone how to do something, often written down.Also: directions, guideline, directive.
- 3directive
- An official instruction issued by an authority, such as an EU directive.Also: official instruction.
- 4gauge
- An instrument or mark that indicates a level or measurement, as in an oil gauge.Also: indicator, index.
Other Irish words for guidance: treorú (guidance)
“Treoir” with the article
The plural of guidance in Irish is treoracha. Here is treoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treoir, the Irish word for guidance.
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Guidance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guidance?
The Irish for guidance is treoir (pronounced “tror”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is treoracha. Depending on context it can also mean instruction or directive or gauge.
How do you pronounce treoir in Irish?
Treoir is said like “tror” (IPA /tʲɾʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of guidance in Irish?
The plural of treoir is treoracha; with the article, na treoracha means “the guidances”. The genitive plural is treoracha, as in leabhrán na dtreoracha (the instruction booklet).
Does treoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treoir can mean guidance, instruction, directive or gauge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does treoir change to threoir or dtreoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treoir becomes mo threoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between treoir and treoraí?
Treoir is the guidance or instruction itself, while treoraí is the person or thing that guides, such as a guide or a guidebook.
What does 'i dtreoir' mean?
'I dtreoir' means in order or ready for use, and its opposite 'ó threoir' means out of order or out of action.
