HeyRuaHow to say “strength” in Irish
- Irish:
- treise
- English:
- strength, upper hand, emphasis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRESH-uh” /tʲɾʲɛʃə/
- Genitive singular:
- treise, na treise (e.g. foirm threise, emphatic form)
What does “treise” mean?
“Treise” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strength
- The quality of being strong or powerful, often relative to someone or something else.Also: power, might, force.
2 other meanings: upper hand or emphasis
- 2upper hand
- Dominance or advantage over an opponent, as in the phrase 'an treise a fháil ar'.Also: dominance, advantage, ascendancy.
- 3emphasis
- Force or stress given to something said, especially in grammar (emphatic forms).Also: stress, intensity.
Other Irish words for strength: neart (strength), láidreacht (strength)
“Treise” with the article
Here is treise after the article (an t-alt).
“Treise” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treise, the Irish word for strength.
Other nouns in Irish
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Strength in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strength?
The Irish for strength is treise (pronounced “TRESH-uh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean upper hand or emphasis.
How do you pronounce treise in Irish?
Treise is said like “TRESH-uh” (IPA /tʲɾʲɛʃə/).
Does treise have a plural?
No plural form is given for treise in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does treise have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treise can mean strength, upper hand or emphasis, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does treise change to threise or dtreise?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treise becomes mo threise (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreise (eclipsis).
What does 'treise leat' mean?
'Treise leat' means 'more power to you' or 'good on you', used to encourage or congratulate someone.
How is 'treise' different from 'neart'?
'Neart' is the general word for strength, while 'treise' often means relative strength or dominance, as in 'an treise a fháil ar dhuine', to get the better of someone.
