HeyRuaHow to say “third” in Irish
- Irish:
- trian
- English:
- third, part
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tree-un” /tʲɾʲiən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- trianta (thirds)
- Genitive singular:
- triain, an triain (e.g. luach an triain, the value of the third)
- Genitive plural:
- trianta, na dtrianta (e.g. suim na dtrianta, the sum of the thirds)
What does “trian” mean?
“Trian” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- third
- One of three equal parts into which something is divided.Also: one third, third part.
1 other meaning: part
- 2part
- A portion or division of something, often one of three parts, as in the three ancient divisions of a territory.Also: portion, division.
Other Irish words for third: tríú (third)
“Trian” with the article
The plural of third in Irish is trianta. Here is trian after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trian” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trian, the Irish word for third.
Other nouns in Irish
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Third in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for third?
The Irish for third is trian (pronounced “tree-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trianta. Depending on context it can also mean part.
How do you pronounce trian in Irish?
Trian is said like “tree-un” (IPA /tʲɾʲiən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of third in Irish?
The plural of trian is trianta; with the article, na trianta means “the thirds”. The genitive plural is trianta, as in suim na dtrianta (the sum of the thirds).
Does trian have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trian can mean third or part, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does trian change to thrian or dtrian?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trian becomes mo thrian (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrian (eclipsis).
How do you say 'two thirds' in Irish?
Say 'dhá thrian', with lenition after 'dhá' and the singular noun.
How is 'a third of' something expressed?
Use 'trian de', for example 'trian den airgead', a third of the money.
