HeyRuaHow to say “plait” in Irish
- Irish:
- trilseán
- English:
- plait, torch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRIL-shawn” /ˈtʲɾʲɪlʲʃaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- trilseáin (plaits)
- Genitive singular:
- trilseáin, an trilseáin (e.g. deireadh an trilseáin, the end of the plait)
- Genitive plural:
- trilseán, na dtrilseán (e.g. deireadh na dtrilseán, the ends of the plaits)
What does “trilseán” mean?
“Trilseán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plait
- A length of hair or other strands woven together; a braid or tress.Also: braid, tress, pigtail.
1 other meaning: torch
- 2torch
- A burning light carried in the hand, originally made of plaited rushes; a torch or link.Also: link, rushlight, flambeau.
Other Irish words for plait: figh (weave)
“Trilseán” with the article
The plural of plait in Irish is trilseáin. Here is trilseán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trilseán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trilseán, the Irish word for plait.
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Plait in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plait?
The Irish for plait is trilseán (pronounced “TRIL-shawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trilseáin. Depending on context it can also mean torch.
How do you pronounce trilseán in Irish?
Trilseán is said like “TRIL-shawn” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲɪlʲʃaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of plait in Irish?
The plural of trilseán is trilseáin; with the article, na trilseáin means “the plaits”. The genitive plural is trilseán, as in deireadh na dtrilseán (the ends of the plaits).
Does trilseán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trilseán can mean plait or torch, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does trilseán change to thrilseán or dtrilseán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trilseán becomes mo thrilseán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrilseán (eclipsis).
Is trilseán the word for an electric torch?
No, an electric torch or flashlight is usually tóirse; trilseán as a torch means a flaming one, mostly in literary use.
