HeyRuaHow to say “three” in Irish
- Irish:
- trí
- English:
- three
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tree” /tʲɾʲiː/
- Plural:
- tríonna (threes)
- Genitive singular:
- trí, an trí (e.g. luach an trí, the value of three)
- Genitive plural:
- tríonna, na dtríonna (e.g. suim na dtríonna, the sum of the threes)
What does “trí” mean?
- three
- The number three, used as a noun, for example the figure 3 or a card or score of three.Also: number three, figure three, trey.
Other Irish words for three: triúr (three people)
“Trí” with the article
The plural of three in Irish is tríonna. Here is trí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trí, the Irish word for three.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Three in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for three?
The Irish for three is trí (pronounced “tree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tríonna.
How do you pronounce trí in Irish?
Trí is said like “tree” (IPA /tʲɾʲiː/).
What is the plural of three in Irish?
The plural of trí is tríonna; with the article, na tríonna means “the threes”. The genitive plural is tríonna, as in suim na dtríonna (the sum of the threes).
Does trí have more than one meaning?
Trí also has its own entry as a preposition meaning through.
Why does trí change to thrí or dtrí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trí becomes mo thrí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrí (eclipsis).
When do I use 'a trí' and when 'trí'?
Use 'a trí' when counting or giving a number on its own (a haon, a dó, a trí), and 'trí' before a noun, which it lenites: trí bhó.
How do I say three people?
For people use the personal number 'triúr': triúr ban, three women.
