HeyRuaHow to say “period” in Irish
- Irish:
- tréimhse
- English:
- period, term
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAYV-shuh” /ˈtʲɾʲeːvʲʃə/
- Plural:
- tréimhsí (periods)
- Genitive singular:
- tréimhse, na tréimhse (e.g. deireadh na tréimhse, the end of the period)
- Genitive plural:
- tréimhsí, na dtréimhsí (e.g. fad na dtréimhsí, the length of the periods)
What does “tréimhse” mean?
“Tréimhse” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- period
- A length of time, such as a spell spent somewhere or a stage in history.Also: spell, time, duration, stage.
“Tréimhse” with the article
The plural of period in Irish is tréimhsí. Here is tréimhse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tréimhse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tréimhse, the Irish word for period.
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Period in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for period?
The Irish for period is tréimhse (pronounced “TRAYV-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tréimhsí. Depending on context it can also mean term.
How do you pronounce tréimhse in Irish?
Tréimhse is said like “TRAYV-shuh” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲeːvʲʃə/).
What is the plural of period in Irish?
The plural of tréimhse is tréimhsí; with the article, na tréimhsí means “the periods”. The genitive plural is tréimhsí, as in fad na dtréimhsí (the length of the periods).
Does tréimhse have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tréimhse can mean period or term, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tréimhse change to thréimhse or dtréimhse?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréimhse becomes mo thréimhse (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréimhse (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tréimhse and seal?
Tréimhse is a period or term, often defined or formal, while seal is a more casual spell or while, as in seal beag 'a little while'.
How do I say 'periodical' (a magazine) using this word?
A periodical publication is tréimhseachán, and the adjective 'periodic' is tréimhsiúil.
