HeyRuaHow to say “heaviness” in Irish
- Irish:
- troime
- English:
- heaviness, seriousness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRIM-uh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠɪmʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- troime, na troime (e.g. de bharr na troime, because of the heaviness)
What does “troime” mean?
“Troime” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- heaviness
- The quality of being heavy; weight.Also: weight, weightiness.
1 other meaning: seriousness
- 2seriousness
- Gravity or seriousness, as of an illness, a matter or a burden.Also: gravity, severity.
Other Irish words for heaviness: meáchan (weight)
“Troime” with the article
Here is troime after the article (an t-alt).
“Troime” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using troime, the Irish word for heaviness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Heaviness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heaviness?
The Irish for heaviness is troime (pronounced “TRIM-uh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean seriousness.
How do you pronounce troime in Irish?
Troime is said like “TRIM-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠɪmʲə/).
Does troime have a plural?
No plural form is given for troime in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does troime have more than one meaning?
Yes. Troime can mean heaviness or seriousness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does troime change to throime or dtroime?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) troime becomes mo throime (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtroime (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'troime' and 'meáchan'?
'Meáchan' is the usual word for measurable weight (cén meáchan atá ann?), while 'troime' is the abstract quality of heaviness, often felt or figurative.
