HeyRuaHow to say “training” in Irish
- Irish:
- traenáil
- English:
- training
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- traenáil, to train (ag traenáil, training)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAY-nawl” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠeːn̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- traenála, na traenála (e.g. seisiún traenála, training session)
What does “traenáil” mean?
- training
- The act of training or coaching people or animals, especially for sport or a job; it is the verbal noun of the verb traenáil.Also: coaching, practice, drill.
Other Irish words for training: oiliúint (training)
“Traenáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, traenáil means training: it is the verbal noun of the verb traenáil (to train). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Traenáil” with the article
Here is traenáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Traenáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using traenáil, the Irish word for training.
Other nouns in Irish
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Training in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for training?
The Irish for training is traenáil (pronounced “TRAY-nawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce traenáil in Irish?
Traenáil is said like “TRAY-nawl” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠeːn̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does traenáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for traenáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does traenáil have more than one meaning?
Traenáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to train.
Why does traenáil change to thraenáil or dtraenáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) traenáil becomes mo thraenáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtraenáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between traenáil and oiliúint?
Traenáil is used mostly for sports training and coaching, while oiliúint is the more formal word for training or education, as in oiliúint ghairmiúil (professional training).
