HeyRuaHow to say “herdsman” in Irish
- Irish:
- tréadaí
- English:
- herdsman, pastor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAY-dee” /ˈtʲɾʲeːd̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- tréadaithe (herdsmen)
- Genitive singular:
- tréadaí, an tréadaí (e.g. madra an tréadaí, the herdsman's dog)
- Genitive plural:
- tréadaithe, na dtréadaithe (e.g. saol na dtréadaithe, the life of the herdsmen)
What does “tréadaí” mean?
“Tréadaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- herdsman
- A person who looks after a herd or flock of animals, especially sheep or cattle.Also: shepherd, herder, drover.
1 other meaning: pastor
- 2pastor
- A member of the clergy who has charge of a congregation, seen as caring for a flock.Also: minister, shepherd of souls.
Other Irish words for herdsman: aoire (shepherd)
“Tréadaí” with the article
The plural of herdsman in Irish is tréadaithe. Here is tréadaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tréadaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tréadaí, the Irish word for herdsman.
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Herdsman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for herdsman?
The Irish for herdsman is tréadaí (pronounced “TRAY-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tréadaithe. Depending on context it can also mean pastor.
How do you pronounce tréadaí in Irish?
Tréadaí is said like “TRAY-dee” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲeːd̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of herdsman in Irish?
The plural of tréadaí is tréadaithe; with the article, na tréadaithe means “the herdsmen”. The genitive plural is tréadaithe, as in saol na dtréadaithe (the life of the herdsmen).
Does tréadaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tréadaí can mean herdsman or pastor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tréadaí change to thréadaí or dtréadaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréadaí becomes mo thréadaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréadaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tréadaí and aoire?
Aoire is the everyday word for a shepherd, while tréadaí is a more general or literary word for anyone who tends a tréad (herd or flock). Both can be used figuratively of a pastor.
