HeyRuaHow to say “guideline” in Irish
- Irish:
- treoirlíne
- English:
- guideline
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRYOR-leen-yuh” /ˈtʲɾʲoːɾʲˌlʲiːnʲə/
- Plural:
- treoirlínte (guidelines)
- Genitive singular:
- treoirlíne, na treoirlíne (e.g. téacs na treoirlíne, the text of the guideline)
- Genitive plural:
- treoirlínte, na dtreoirlínte (e.g. cur i bhfeidhm na dtreoirlínte, the application of the guidelines)
What does “treoirlíne” mean?
- guideline
- A rule or piece of advice that shows how something should be done.Also: guidance, guide line, directive.
“Treoirlíne” with the article
The plural of guideline in Irish is treoirlínte. Here is treoirlíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treoirlíne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treoirlíne, the Irish word for guideline.
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Guideline in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guideline?
The Irish for guideline is treoirlíne (pronounced “TRYOR-leen-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is treoirlínte.
How do you pronounce treoirlíne in Irish?
Treoirlíne is said like “TRYOR-leen-yuh” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲoːɾʲˌlʲiːnʲə/).
What is the plural of guideline in Irish?
The plural of treoirlíne is treoirlínte; with the article, na treoirlínte means “the guidelines”. The genitive plural is treoirlínte, as in cur i bhfeidhm na dtreoirlínte (the application of the guidelines).
Why does treoirlíne change to threoirlíne or dtreoirlíne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treoirlíne becomes mo threoirlíne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreoirlíne (eclipsis).
What is the difference between treoirlíne and treoir?
Treoir is general guidance or direction, while treoirlíne is a specific written guideline, often used in the plural, treoirlínte.
