HeyRuaHow to say “journey” in Irish
- Irish:
- triall
- English:
- journey, attempt
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- triall, to journey (ag triall, journeying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “tree-ul” /tʲɾʲiəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- triallta (journeys)
- Genitive singular:
- trialla, an trialla (e.g. deireadh an trialla, the end of the journey)
- Genitive plural:
- triallta, na dtriallta (e.g. scéalta na dtriallta, the stories of the journeys)
What does “triall” mean?
“Triall” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- journey
- A journey or expedition, especially going towards a place; also the verbal noun of the verb triall, to journey or set out.Also: expedition, trip, march, going.
1 other meaning: attempt
“Triall” as a verbal noun
After ag, triall means journeying: it is the verbal noun of the verb triall (to journey). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Triall” with the article
The plural of journey in Irish is triallta. Here is triall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Triall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using triall, the Irish word for journey.
Other nouns in Irish
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Journey in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for journey?
The Irish for journey is triall (pronounced “tree-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is triallta. Depending on context it can also mean attempt.
How do you pronounce triall in Irish?
Triall is said like “tree-ul” (IPA /tʲɾʲiəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of journey in Irish?
The plural of triall is triallta; with the article, na triallta means “the journeys”. The genitive plural is triallta, as in scéalta na dtriallta (the stories of the journeys).
Does triall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Triall can mean journey or attempt, depending on context; the first is the most common. Triall also has its own entry as a verb meaning to journey.
Why does triall change to thriall or dtriall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) triall becomes mo thriall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtriall (eclipsis).
How does 'triall' differ from 'turas'?
'Turas' is the everyday word for a trip, while 'triall' is more literary and stresses setting out towards a destination, as in 'Cá bhfuil do thriall?' (Where are you headed?).
