HeyRuaHow to say “strong plural” in Irish
- Irish:
- tréaniolra
- English:
- strong plural
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAYN-ul-ruh” /ˈtʲɾʲeːnʲˌʊl̪ˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- tréaniolraí (strong plurals)
- Genitive singular:
- tréaniolra, an tréaniolra (e.g. riail an tréaniolra, the rule of the strong plural)
- Genitive plural:
- tréaniolraí, na dtréaniolraí (e.g. foirmeacha na dtréaniolraí, the forms of the strong plurals)
What does “tréaniolra” mean?
- strong plural
- In Irish grammar, a plural form that keeps the same form in the genitive plural as in the nominative plural, such as 'tithe' or 'cathaoireacha'.Also: strong plural form, plural.
“Tréaniolra” with the article
The plural of strong plural in Irish is tréaniolraí. Here is tréaniolra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tréaniolra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tréaniolra, the Irish word for strong plural.
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Strong plural in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strong plural?
The Irish for strong plural is tréaniolra (pronounced “TRAYN-ul-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tréaniolraí.
How do you pronounce tréaniolra in Irish?
Tréaniolra is said like “TRAYN-ul-ruh” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲeːnʲˌʊl̪ˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of strong plural in Irish?
The plural of tréaniolra is tréaniolraí; with the article, na tréaniolraí means “the strong plurals”. The genitive plural is tréaniolraí, as in foirmeacha na dtréaniolraí (the forms of the strong plurals).
Why does tréaniolra change to thréaniolra or dtréaniolra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréaniolra becomes mo thréaniolra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréaniolra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tréaniolra' and 'lagiolra'?
A 'tréaniolra' keeps the same form in the genitive plural (na dtithe), while a 'lagiolra' reverts to a form like the nominative singular (na n-éan).
