HeyRuaHow to say “guide” in Irish
- Irish:
- treoraí
- English:
- guide, director
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRYOHR-ee” /ˈtʲɾʲoːɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- treoraithe (guides)
- Genitive singular:
- treoraí, an treoraí (e.g. hata an treoraí, the guide's hat)
- Genitive plural:
- treoraithe, na dtreoraithe (e.g. cumann na dtreoraithe, the guides' association)
What does “treoraí” mean?
“Treoraí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- guide
- A person who leads or shows the way to others, for example on a tour or a journey.Also: tour guide, leader, escort.
1 other meaning: director
- 2director
- A person who directs or gives guidance, such as a mentor or someone in charge of an activity.Also: mentor, adviser, instructor.
Other Irish words for guide: treoraigh (guide), eolaire (directory), treoirleabhar (guidebook)
“Treoraí” with the article
The plural of guide in Irish is treoraithe. Here is treoraí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treoraí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treoraí, the Irish word for guide.
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Guide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guide?
The Irish for guide is treoraí (pronounced “TRYOHR-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is treoraithe. Depending on context it can also mean director.
How do you pronounce treoraí in Irish?
Treoraí is said like “TRYOHR-ee” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲoːɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of guide in Irish?
The plural of treoraí is treoraithe; with the article, na treoraithe means “the guides”. The genitive plural is treoraithe, as in cumann na dtreoraithe (the guides' association).
Does treoraí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treoraí can mean guide or director, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does treoraí change to threoraí or dtreoraí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treoraí becomes mo threoraí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreoraí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'treoraí' and 'treoir'?
'Treoraí' is the person who guides, while 'treoir' means guidance or direction, or a guide in the sense of instructions.
