HeyRuaHow to say “ploughman” in Irish
- Irish:
- treabhdóir
- English:
- ploughman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TROW-dohr” /ˈtʲɾʲaudoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- treabhdóirí (ploughmen)
- Genitive singular:
- treabhdóra, an treabhdóra (e.g. capall an treabhdóra, the ploughman's horse)
- Genitive plural:
- treabhdóirí, na dtreabhdóirí (e.g. comórtas na dtreabhdóirí, the ploughmen's competition)
What does “treabhdóir” mean?
- ploughman
- A person who ploughs land, especially a farmer or worker who turns the soil with a plough.Also: plowman, plougher, tiller.
“Treabhdóir” with the article
The plural of ploughman in Irish is treabhdóirí. Here is treabhdóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treabhdóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treabhdóir, the Irish word for ploughman.
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Ploughman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ploughman?
The Irish for ploughman is treabhdóir (pronounced “TROW-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is treabhdóirí.
How do you pronounce treabhdóir in Irish?
Treabhdóir is said like “TROW-dohr” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲaudoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of ploughman in Irish?
The plural of treabhdóir is treabhdóirí; with the article, na treabhdóirí means “the ploughmen”. The genitive plural is treabhdóirí, as in comórtas na dtreabhdóirí (the ploughmen's competition).
Why does treabhdóir change to threabhdóir or dtreabhdóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treabhdóir becomes mo threabhdóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreabhdóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'treabhdóir' and 'treabhadh'?
'Treabhdóir' is the person who ploughs, a ploughman, while 'treabhadh' is the verbal noun meaning the act of ploughing.
