Majority in Irish (Tromlach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for majority?

The Irish for majority is tromlach (pronounced “TRUM-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tromlaigh. Depending on context it can also mean majority (of votes).

Q: What is the plural of majority in Irish?

The plural of tromlach is tromlaigh; with the article, na tromlaigh means “the majorities”. The genitive plural is tromlach, as in rialtais na dtromlach (the majority governments).

Q: Does tromlach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tromlach can mean majority or majority (of votes), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “majority” in Irish

Irish:: tromlach
English:: majority, majority (of votes)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TRUM-lukh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊmˠl̪ˠəx/

Various forms

Plural:: tromlaigh (majorities)
Genitive singular:: tromlaigh, an tromlaigh (e.g. tuairim an tromlaigh, the opinion of the majority)
Genitive plural:: tromlach, na dtromlach (e.g. rialtais na dtromlach, the majority governments)

What does “tromlach” mean?

“Tromlach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

majority: The greater part or number of a group of people or things.Also: most, greater part, bulk.

1 other meaning: majority (of votes)

2majority (of votes): The number by which the votes for one side exceed those for the other in an election or vote.Also: majority, voting majority, winning margin.

Other Irish words for majority: formhór (majority), móramh (majority), bunáite (majority), tromchuid (majority)

“Tromlach” with the article

The plural of majority in Irish is tromlaigh. Here is tromlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tromlach

the majority

No change after an

na tromlaigh

the majorities

Plural: no change after na

“Tromlach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tromlach, the Irish word for majority.

Tá tromlach na ndaoine sásta leis an socrú.

Most people are happy with the arrangement.

Bhuaigh an rialtas le tromlach mór.

The government won with a large majority.

Ní raibh tromlach ag aon pháirtí.

No party had a majority.

Ghlac an tromlach leis an rún.

The majority accepted the motion.

Is é sin toil an tromlaigh.

That is the will of the majority.

Labhraíonn tromlach na ndaltaí Gaeilge sa bhaile.

Most of the pupils speak Irish at home.

Vótáil tromlach na mball in aghaidh an phlean.

Most of the members voted against the plan.

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Majority in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for majority?

The Irish for majority is tromlach (pronounced “TRUM-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tromlaigh. Depending on context it can also mean majority (of votes).

How do you pronounce tromlach in Irish?

Tromlach is said like “TRUM-lukh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊmˠl̪ˠəx/).

What is the plural of majority in Irish?

The plural of tromlach is tromlaigh; with the article, na tromlaigh means “the majorities”. The genitive plural is tromlach, as in rialtais na dtromlach (the majority governments).

Does tromlach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tromlach can mean majority or majority (of votes), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tromlach change to thromlach or dtromlach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tromlach becomes mo thromlach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtromlach (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'tromlach' and 'formhór'?

Both mean majority or most; 'formhór' is very common for 'most of' (formhór na ndaoine), while 'tromlach' is also used for a voting majority (tromlach sa Dáil).

What is the opposite of 'tromlach'?

The opposite is 'mionlach', meaning minority.

Majority in Irish (Tromlach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage