HeyRuaHow to say “pedal” in Irish
- Irish:
- troitheán
- English:
- pedal, treadle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRIH-hawn” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠɪhɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- troitheáin (pedals)
- Genitive singular:
- troitheáin, an troitheáin (e.g. ag brú an troitheáin, pressing the pedal)
- Genitive plural:
- troitheán, na dtroitheán (e.g. brú na dtroitheán, the pressure on the pedals)
What does “troitheán” mean?
“Troitheán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pedal
- A lever pressed with the foot to work a machine, such as on a bicycle, car or piano.Also: foot pedal, bicycle pedal, piano pedal.
1 other meaning: treadle
- 2treadle
- A foot-operated lever that drives a machine such as a spinning wheel or sewing machine.Also: foot lever.
“Troitheán” with the article
The plural of pedal in Irish is troitheáin. Here is troitheán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Troitheán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using troitheán, the Irish word for pedal.
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Pedal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pedal?
The Irish for pedal is troitheán (pronounced “TRIH-hawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is troitheáin. Depending on context it can also mean treadle.
How do you pronounce troitheán in Irish?
Troitheán is said like “TRIH-hawn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠɪhɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of pedal in Irish?
The plural of troitheán is troitheáin; with the article, na troitheáin means “the pedals”. The genitive plural is troitheán, as in brú na dtroitheán (the pressure on the pedals).
Does troitheán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Troitheán can mean pedal or treadle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does troitheán change to throitheán or dtroitheán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) troitheán becomes mo throitheán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtroitheán (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to pedal' in Irish?
The simplest way is to describe the action: 'na troitheáin a bhrú' (to push the pedals), for example 'Bhí sé ag brú na dtroitheán go tapa' (He was pedalling fast).
