HeyRuaHow to say “noise” in Irish
- Irish:
- trup
- English:
- noise, fuss
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “trup” /t̪ɾˠʊpˠ/
- Plural:
- trupanna (noises)
- Genitive singular:
- trup, an trup (e.g. cúis an trup, the cause of the noise)
- Genitive plural:
- trupanna, na dtrupanna (e.g. macalla na dtrupanna, the echo of the noises)
What does “trup” mean?
“Trup” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- noise
- A loud, often rough sound, such as banging, clattering or tramping.Also: clatter, din, tramp, racket.
“Trup” with the article
The plural of noise in Irish is trupanna. Here is trup after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trup” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trup, the Irish word for noise.
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Noise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for noise?
The Irish for noise is trup (pronounced “trup”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trupanna. Depending on context it can also mean fuss.
How do you pronounce trup in Irish?
Trup is said like “trup” (IPA /t̪ɾˠʊpˠ/).
What is the plural of noise in Irish?
The plural of trup is trupanna; with the article, na trupanna means “the noises”. The genitive plural is trupanna, as in macalla na dtrupanna (the echo of the noises).
Does trup have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trup can mean noise or fuss, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does trup change to thrup or dtrup?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trup becomes mo thrup (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrup (eclipsis).
How does 'trup' differ from 'torann'?
'Torann' is the general word for noise, while 'trup' suggests a heavy clattering or tramping sound, as in 'trup cos', the tramp of feet.
