HeyRuaHow to say “push” in Irish
- Irish:
- treallús
- English:
- push, forwardness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAL-oos” /ˈt̪ɾʲal̪ˠuːsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- treallúis, an treallúis (e.g. easpa treallúis, lack of drive)
What does “treallús” mean?
“Treallús” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- push
- Energy and drive that makes a person push ahead and get things done; enterprise.Also: drive, enterprise, energy, initiative.
1 other meaning: forwardness
- 2forwardness
- Boldness or pushiness in putting oneself forward, sometimes too much.Also: pushiness, presumption, boldness.
Other Irish words for push: sáigh (thrust)
“Treallús” with the article
Here is treallús after the article (an t-alt).
“Treallús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treallús, the Irish word for push.
Other nouns in Irish
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Push in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for push?
The Irish for push is treallús (pronounced “TRAL-oos”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean forwardness.
How do you pronounce treallús in Irish?
Treallús is said like “TRAL-oos” (IPA /ˈt̪ɾʲal̪ˠuːsˠ/).
Does treallús have a plural?
No plural form is given for treallús in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does treallús have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treallús can mean push or forwardness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does treallús change to threallús or dtreallús?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treallús becomes mo threallús (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreallús (eclipsis).
Is treallús always a compliment?
Usually it means positive drive or enterprise, as in 'tá treallús ann', but it can also suggest pushiness or forwardness depending on context.
