Heavyweight in Irish (Trom-mheáchan): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for heavyweight?

The Irish for heavyweight is trom-mheáchan (pronounced “TROWM-vyaa-khan”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trom-mheáchain.

Q: What is the plural of heavyweight in Irish?

The plural of trom-mheáchan is trom-mheáchain; with the article, na trom-mheáchain means “the heavyweights”. The genitive plural is trom-mheáchan, as in craobh na dtrom-mheáchan (the heavyweight championship).

How to say “heavyweight” in Irish

Irish:: trom-mheáchan
English:: heavyweight
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TROWM-vyaa-khan” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠəumˠˌvʲaːxən̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: trom-mheáchain (heavyweights)
Genitive singular:: trom-mheáchain, an trom-mheáchain (e.g. curadh trom-mheáchain an domhain, world heavyweight champion)
Genitive plural:: trom-mheáchan, na dtrom-mheáchan (e.g. craobh na dtrom-mheáchan, the heavyweight championship)

What does “trom-mheáchan” mean?

heavyweight: In boxing and other combat sports, the heaviest weight class, or a competitor in that class.Also: heavyweight division, heavyweight boxer.

“Trom-mheáchan” with the article

The plural of heavyweight in Irish is trom-mheáchain. Here is trom-mheáchan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an trom-mheáchan

the heavyweight

No change after an

na trom-mheáchain

the heavyweights

Plural: no change after na

“Trom-mheáchan” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using trom-mheáchan, the Irish word for heavyweight.

Is trom-mheáchan é an dornálaí sin.

That boxer is a heavyweight.

Bhuaigh sé craobh an trom-mheáchain anuraidh.

He won the heavyweight title last year.

Bhí beirt trom-mheáchan sa chomórtas.

There were two heavyweights in the competition.

Tá sé ag troid sa trom-mheáchan anois.

He is fighting at heavyweight now.

Ba é an trom-mheáchan ab fhearr in Éirinn é.

He was the best heavyweight in Ireland.

Chonaic mé troid idir dhá throm-mheáchan aréir.

I saw a fight between two heavyweights last night.

Is maith liom féachaint ar na trom-mheáchain ag troid.

I like watching the heavyweights fight.

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Heavyweight in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for heavyweight?

The Irish for heavyweight is trom-mheáchan (pronounced “TROWM-vyaa-khan”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trom-mheáchain.

How do you pronounce trom-mheáchan in Irish?

Trom-mheáchan is said like “TROWM-vyaa-khan” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠəumˠˌvʲaːxən̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of heavyweight in Irish?

The plural of trom-mheáchan is trom-mheáchain; with the article, na trom-mheáchain means “the heavyweights”. The genitive plural is trom-mheáchan, as in craobh na dtrom-mheáchan (the heavyweight championship).

Why does trom-mheáchan change to throm-mheáchan or dtrom-mheáchan?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trom-mheáchan becomes mo throm-mheáchan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrom-mheáchan (eclipsis).

Can 'trom-mheáchan' describe an important person, like English 'heavyweight'?

It is mainly a sports term; for an influential person Irish more often uses words like 'duine mór le rá' or 'duine cumhachtach'.

Heavyweight in Irish (Trom-mheáchan): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage