Tragedy in Irish (Traigéide): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for tragedy?

The Irish for tragedy is traigéide (pronounced “tra-GAY-djeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is traigéidí.

Q: What is the plural of tragedy in Irish?

The plural of traigéide is traigéidí; with the article, na traigéidí means “the tragedies”. The genitive plural is traigéidí, as in údar na dtraigéidí (the author of the tragedies).

How to say “tragedy” in Irish

Irish:: traigéide
English:: tragedy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “tra-GAY-djeh” /t̪ˠɾˠaˈɟeːdʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: traigéidí (tragedies)
Genitive singular:: traigéide, na traigéide (e.g. laoch na traigéide, the hero of the tragedy)
Genitive plural:: traigéidí, na dtraigéidí (e.g. údar na dtraigéidí, the author of the tragedies)

What does “traigéide” mean?

“Traigéide” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

tragedy: A serious play or other drama with a sad or disastrous ending.Also: tragic play, tragic drama.

1 other meaning:

2tragedy: A terrible event that causes great sadness or suffering.Also: disaster, calamity, catastrophe.

Other Irish words for tragedy: tragóid (tragedy)

“Traigéide” with the article

The plural of tragedy in Irish is traigéidí. Here is traigéide after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an traigéide

the tragedy

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na traigéidí

the tragedies

Plural: no change after na

“Traigéide” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using traigéide, the Irish word for tragedy.

Is traigéide í Macbeth a scríobh Shakespeare.

Macbeth is a tragedy written by Shakespeare.

Bhí an traigéide sin uafásach don phobal ar fad.

That tragedy was terrible for the whole community.

Chonaiceamar traigéide Ghréagach san amharclann aréir.

We saw a Greek tragedy in the theatre last night.

Scríobh sé roinnt traigéidí cáiliúla.

He wrote several famous tragedies.

Ba thraigéide é bás an linbh óig.

The young child's death was a tragedy.

Tá deireadh na traigéide an-bhrónach ar fad.

The ending of the tragedy is very sad indeed.

Bíonn laoch na traigéide lochtach i gcónaí.

The hero of a tragedy is always flawed.

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Tragedy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tragedy?

The Irish for tragedy is traigéide (pronounced “tra-GAY-djeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is traigéidí.

How do you pronounce traigéide in Irish?

Traigéide is said like “tra-GAY-djeh” (IPA /t̪ˠɾˠaˈɟeːdʲə/).

What is the plural of tragedy in Irish?

The plural of traigéide is traigéidí; with the article, na traigéidí means “the tragedies”. The genitive plural is traigéidí, as in údar na dtraigéidí (the author of the tragedies).

Why does traigéide change to thraigéide or dtraigéide?

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

Is 'traigéide' used for real-life disasters as well as plays?

Yes, 'traigéide' can describe a sad real event, but for an accident or calamity 'tubaiste' is often more usual.

What is the opposite genre?

The opposite of 'traigéide' in drama is 'coiméide', comedy.

Tragedy in Irish (Traigéide): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage