HeyRuaHow to say “trainer” in Irish
- Irish:
- traenálaí
- English:
- trainer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAY-naw-lee” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠeːn̪ˠɑːl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- traenálaithe (trainers)
- Genitive singular:
- traenálaí, an traenálaí (e.g. cóta an traenálaí, the trainer's coat)
- Genitive plural:
- traenálaithe, na dtraenálaithe (e.g. cumann na dtraenálaithe, the trainers' association)
What does “traenálaí” mean?
- trainer
- A person who trains or coaches people, teams or animals, especially in sport.Also: coach, sports coach, instructor.
Other Irish words for trainer: oiliúnóir (trainer)
“Traenálaí” with the article
The plural of trainer in Irish is traenálaithe. Here is traenálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Traenálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using traenálaí, the Irish word for trainer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Trainer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trainer?
The Irish for trainer is traenálaí (pronounced “TRAY-naw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is traenálaithe.
How do you pronounce traenálaí in Irish?
Traenálaí is said like “TRAY-naw-lee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠeːn̪ˠɑːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of trainer in Irish?
The plural of traenálaí is traenálaithe; with the article, na traenálaithe means “the trainers”. The genitive plural is traenálaithe, as in cumann na dtraenálaithe (the trainers' association).
Why does traenálaí change to thraenálaí or dtraenálaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) traenálaí becomes mo thraenálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtraenálaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'traenálaí' and 'bainisteoir'?
A 'traenálaí' trains and coaches the players, while a 'bainisteoir' is the manager who runs the team overall, though in GAA one person often does both.
