Tradition in Irish (Traidisiún): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for tradition?

The Irish for tradition is traidisiún (pronounced “trad-ish-OON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is traidisiúin.

Q: What is the plural of tradition in Irish?

The plural of traidisiún is traidisiúin; with the article, na traidisiúin means “the traditions”. The genitive plural is traidisiún, as in caomhnú na dtraidisiún (the preservation of the traditions).

How to say “tradition” in Irish

Irish:: traidisiún
English:: tradition
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “trad-ish-OON” /t̪ˠɾˠadʲəˈʃuːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: traidisiúin (traditions)
Genitive singular:: traidisiúin, an traidisiúin (e.g. de réir an traidisiúin, according to tradition)
Genitive plural:: traidisiún, na dtraidisiún (e.g. caomhnú na dtraidisiún, the preservation of the traditions)

What does “traidisiún” mean?

tradition: A custom, belief or way of doing things handed down from generation to generation.Also: custom, heritage, folk tradition.

Other Irish words for tradition: nós (custom), seanchas (lore)

“Traidisiún” with the article

The plural of tradition in Irish is traidisiúin. Here is traidisiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an traidisiún

the tradition

No change after an

na traidisiúin

the traditions

Plural: no change after na

“Traidisiún” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using traidisiún, the Irish word for tradition.

Is traidisiún láidir é sin sa cheantar seo.

That is a strong tradition in this area.

Tá an traidisiún beo fós i measc na ndaoine.

The tradition is still alive among the people.

Sa traidisiún seo, ní ithtear feoil ar an Aoine.

In this tradition, meat is not eaten on Friday.

Bhí sé de thraidisiún againn dul chuig an trá.

It was a tradition for us to go to the beach.

Tá traidisiúin éagsúla ag gach pobal.

Every community has different traditions.

Is cuid thábhachtach den traidisiún í an amhránaíocht.

Singing is an important part of the tradition.

Ba mhaith liom traidisiúin mo mhuintire a choinneáil.

I would like to keep my family's traditions.

Other nouns in Irish

More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.

deireadhend pobalcommunity scéalstory saollife GaeltachtGaeltacht tírcountry

Tradition in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tradition?

The Irish for tradition is traidisiún (pronounced “trad-ish-OON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is traidisiúin.

How do you pronounce traidisiún in Irish?

Traidisiún is said like “trad-ish-OON” (IPA /t̪ˠɾˠadʲəˈʃuːnˠ/).

What is the plural of tradition in Irish?

The plural of traidisiún is traidisiúin; with the article, na traidisiúin means “the traditions”. The genitive plural is traidisiún, as in caomhnú na dtraidisiún (the preservation of the traditions).

Why does traidisiún change to thraidisiún or dtraidisiún?

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

What is the difference between 'traidisiún' and 'nós'?

'Traidisiún' is a tradition handed down over generations, while 'nós' is a custom or habit, often more everyday, as in 'nós na háite' (the local custom).

How do I say 'traditional'?

Use the adjective 'traidisiúnta', as in 'ceol traidisiúnta' (traditional music).

Tradition in Irish (Traidisiún): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage