Strenuous effort in Irish (Tréaniarracht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for strenuous effort?

The Irish for strenuous effort is tréaniarracht (pronounced “TRAYN-eer-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tréaniarrachtaí.

Q: What is the plural of strenuous effort in Irish?

The plural of tréaniarracht is tréaniarrachtaí; with the article, na tréaniarrachtaí means “the strenuous efforts”. The genitive plural is tréaniarrachtaí, as in toradh na dtréaniarrachtaí (the result of the strenuous efforts).

How to say “strenuous effort” in Irish

Irish:: tréaniarracht
English:: strenuous effort
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “TRAYN-eer-ukht” /ˈtʲɾʲeːnʲiəɾˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: tréaniarrachtaí (strenuous efforts)
Genitive singular:: tréaniarrachta, na tréaniarrachta (e.g. toradh na tréaniarrachta, the result of the great effort)
Genitive plural:: tréaniarrachtaí, na dtréaniarrachtaí (e.g. toradh na dtréaniarrachtaí, the result of the strenuous efforts)

What does “tréaniarracht” mean?

strenuous effort: A great, determined effort to do something.Also: great effort, supreme effort, determined attempt, hard try.

“Tréaniarracht” with the article

The plural of strenuous effort in Irish is tréaniarrachtaí. Here is tréaniarracht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tréaniarracht

the strenuous effort

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na tréaniarrachtaí

the strenuous efforts

Plural: no change after na

“Tréaniarracht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tréaniarracht, the Irish word for strenuous effort.

Rinne sí tréaniarracht an cluiche a bhuachan.

She made a huge effort to win the match.

Is í an tréaniarracht a thug an bua dóibh.

It was the huge effort that won it for them.

Bhí toradh maith ar an tréaniarracht sin.

That strenuous effort paid off well.

D'éirigh leis de bharr na tréaniarrachta.

He succeeded because of the great effort.

In ainneoin a tréaniarrachtaí, theip uirthi.

Despite her strenuous efforts, she failed.

Rinne mé tréaniarracht gan gáire.

I tried very hard not to laugh.

Tá tréaniarrachtaí á ndéanamh an fhadhb a réiteach.

Strenuous efforts are being made to solve the problem.

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Strenuous effort in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for strenuous effort?

The Irish for strenuous effort is tréaniarracht (pronounced “TRAYN-eer-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tréaniarrachtaí.

How do you pronounce tréaniarracht in Irish?

Tréaniarracht is said like “TRAYN-eer-ukht” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲeːnʲiəɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of strenuous effort in Irish?

The plural of tréaniarracht is tréaniarrachtaí; with the article, na tréaniarrachtaí means “the strenuous efforts”. The genitive plural is tréaniarrachtaí, as in toradh na dtréaniarrachtaí (the result of the strenuous efforts).

Why does tréaniarracht change to thréaniarracht or dtréaniarracht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréaniarracht becomes mo thréaniarracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréaniarracht (eclipsis).

How is 'tréaniarracht' different from 'iarracht'?

'Iarracht' is any attempt or effort, while 'tréaniarracht' adds the intensifying prefix 'tréan-' (strong), meaning a very strenuous effort. Compare 'rinne mé iarracht' (I tried) with 'rinne mé tréaniarracht' (I tried really hard).

Strenuous effort in Irish (Tréaniarracht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage