HeyRuaHow to say “ploughing” in Irish
- Irish:
- treabhadh
- English:
- ploughing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- treabh, to plough (ag treabhadh, ploughing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “tryow” /tʲɾʲau/
- Genitive singular:
- treafa, an treafa (e.g. am treafa, ploughing time)
What does “treabhadh” mean?
- ploughing
- The act of turning over soil with a plough; it is the verbal noun of the verb treabh.Also: plowing, tillage, tilling.
“Treabhadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, treabhadh means ploughing: it is the verbal noun of the verb treabh (to plough). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Treabhadh” with the article
Here is treabhadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Treabhadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treabhadh, the Irish word for ploughing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ploughing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ploughing?
The Irish for ploughing is treabhadh (pronounced “tryow”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce treabhadh in Irish?
Treabhadh is said like “tryow” (IPA /tʲɾʲau/).
Does treabhadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for treabhadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does treabhadh change to threabhadh or dtreabhadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treabhadh becomes mo threabhadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreabhadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'treabhadh' and 'treabhdóireacht'?
'Treabhadh' is the act of ploughing, as in 'ag treabhadh na páirce' (ploughing the field), while 'treabhdóireacht' refers to ploughing as a craft or occupation, ploughmanship.
