HeyRuaHow to say “quarrelsome” in Irish
- Irish:
- trodach
- English:
- quarrelsome, warlike
- Word type:
- adjective
- More quarrelsome:
- níos trodaí
- Most quarrelsome:
- is trodaí
- Plural:
- trodacha
- Pronunciation:
- “TRUD-akh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠɔd̪ˠəx/
What does “trodach” mean?
“Trodach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- quarrelsome
- Always ready to argue or start a fight with others.Also: combative, pugnacious, aggressive, argumentative.
1 other meaning: warlike
- 2warlike
- Eager for war or fighting, belligerent.Also: bellicose, belligerent, militant.
“Trodach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is trodach after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: girseach throdach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear trodach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, trodacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir throdacha; after other plurals it does not: girseacha trodacha.
More quarrelsome, most quarrelsome, very quarrelsome
Tá sé níos trodaí ná a athair. He is more quarrelsome than his father.
| more quarrelsome | níos trodaí | in the past tense: ní ba throdaí |
|---|---|---|
| most quarrelsome | is trodaí | in the past tense: ba throdaí |
| as quarrelsome as | chomh trodach le | no change after chomh |
| very quarrelsome | an-trodach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too quarrelsome | róthrodach | ró- lenites |
“Trodach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Quarrelsome in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quarrelsome?
The Irish for quarrelsome is trodach (pronounced “TRUD-akh”). It comes after the noun: fear trodach, a quarrelsome man; girseach throdach, a quarrelsome girl.
How do you say more quarrelsome and most quarrelsome in Irish?
níos trodaí is more quarrelsome and is trodaí is most quarrelsome. In the past tense they become ní ba throdaí and ba throdaí.
Why does trodach become throdach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So girseach throdach (a quarrelsome girl) but fear trodach (a quarrelsome man), because fear is masculine.
What is the plural of trodach?
With a plural noun trodach becomes trodacha: fir throdacha, girseacha trodacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very quarrelsome in Irish?
an-trodach. Too quarrelsome is róthrodach, and as quarrelsome as is chomh trodach le.
Does trodach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trodach can mean quarrelsome or warlike, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is 'trodach' related to?
It comes from 'troid', a fight, and is related to 'trodaí', a fighter. Do not confuse the comparative 'níos trodaí' with the noun 'trodaí'.
