HeyRuaHow to say “to guide” in Irish
- Irish:
- treoraigh
- English:
- to guide, advise, channel
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- treorú (ag treorú, guiding)
- Verbal adjective:
- treoraithe
- Pronunciation:
- “TROR-ee” /tʲɾʲoːɾˠə/
What does “treoraigh” mean?
“Treoraigh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to guide
- To show someone the way or lead them in the right direction.Also: lead, direct, conduct, pilot.
2 other meanings: advise or channel
- 2to advise
- To give someone guidance or instruction on what to do.Also: instruct, counsel, guide.
- 3to channel
- To direct the flow of something, such as water or a plant's growth, in a particular direction.Also: canalise, train, direct.
“Treoraigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Threoraigh méI guided | Níor threoraigh méI did not guide | Ar threoraigh mé?Did I guide? |
| tú (you) | Threoraigh túYou guided | Níor threoraigh túYou did not guide | Ar threoraigh tú?Did you guide? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Threoraigh sé / síHe guided | Níor threoraigh sé / síHe did not guide | Ar threoraigh sé / sí?Did he guide? |
| sinn (we) | ThreoraíomarWe guided | Níor threoraíomarWe did not guide | Ar threoraíomar?Did we guide? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Threoraigh sibhYou guided | Níor threoraigh sibhYou did not guide | Ar threoraigh sibh?Did you guide? |
| siad (they) | Threoraigh siadThey guided | Níor threoraigh siadThey did not guide | Ar threoraigh siad?Did they guide? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Treoraíodh | Níor treoraíodh | Ar treoraíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | TreoraímI guide | Ní threoraímI do not guide | An dtreoraím?Do I guide? |
| tú (you) | Treoraíonn túYou guide | Ní threoraíonn túYou do not guide | An dtreoraíonn tú?Do you guide? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Treoraíonn sé / síHe guides | Ní threoraíonn sé / síHe does not guide | An dtreoraíonn sé / sí?Does he guide? |
| sinn (we) | TreoraímidWe guide | Ní threoraímidWe do not guide | An dtreoraímid?Do we guide? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Treoraíonn sibhYou guide | Ní threoraíonn sibhYou do not guide | An dtreoraíonn sibh?Do you guide? |
| siad (they) | Treoraíonn siadThey guide | Ní threoraíonn siadThey do not guide | An dtreoraíonn siad?Do they guide? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Treoraítear | Ní threoraítear | An dtreoraítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Treoróidh méI will guide | Ní threoróidh méI will not guide | An dtreoróidh mé?Will I guide? |
| tú (you) | Treoróidh túYou will guide | Ní threoróidh túYou will not guide | An dtreoróidh tú?Will you guide? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Treoróidh sé / síHe will guide | Ní threoróidh sé / síHe will not guide | An dtreoróidh sé / sí?Will he guide? |
| sinn (we) | TreoróimidWe will guide | Ní threoróimidWe will not guide | An dtreoróimid?Will we guide? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Treoróidh sibhYou will guide | Ní threoróidh sibhYou will not guide | An dtreoróidh sibh?Will you guide? |
| siad (they) | Treoróidh siadThey will guide | Ní threoróidh siadThey will not guide | An dtreoróidh siad?Will they guide? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Treorófar | Ní threorófar | An dtreorófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ThreoróinnI would guide | Ní threoróinnI would not guide | An dtreoróinn?Would I guide? |
| tú (you) | ThreorófáYou would guide | Ní threorófáYou would not guide | An dtreorófá?Would you guide? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Threoródh sé / síHe would guide | Ní threoródh sé / síHe would not guide | An dtreoródh sé / sí?Would he guide? |
| sinn (we) | ThreoróimisWe would guide | Ní threoróimisWe would not guide | An dtreoróimis?Would we guide? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Threoródh sibhYou would guide | Ní threoródh sibhYou would not guide | An dtreoródh sibh?Would you guide? |
| siad (they) | ThreoróidísThey would guide | Ní threoróidísThey would not guide | An dtreoróidís?Would they guide? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Threorófaí | Ní threorófaí | An dtreorófaí? |
“Treoraigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
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To guide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to guide?
The Irish for to guide is treoraigh (pronounced “TROR-ee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is treorú.
What is the verbal noun of treoraigh?
The verbal noun of treoraigh is treorú, used after ag for the continuous: ag treorú (guiding). The verbal adjective is treoraithe.
How do you say treoraigh in the past and the future?
Past: Threoraigh mé; negative Níor threoraigh mé; question Ar threoraigh mé?. Future: Treoróidh mé; negative Ní threoróidh mé; question An dtreoróidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of treoraigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Threoróinn (I would guide); negative Ní threoróinn; question An dtreoróinn?.
Does treoraigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treoraigh can mean to guide, to advise or to channel, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'treoraigh' and 'stiúir'?
'Treoraigh' means to guide or show the way, while 'stiúir' means to steer or control, as in 'stiúir an bád' (steer the boat). They overlap in the sense of directing.
Which noun is 'treoraigh' related to?
It comes from 'treoir' (guidance, direction), as in 'treoir a thabhairt do dhuine' (to give someone guidance).
