HeyRuaHow to say “traitor” in Irish
- Irish:
- tréatúir
- English:
- traitor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAY-too-ir” /ˈtʲɾʲeːt̪ˠuːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tréatúirí (traitors)
- Genitive singular:
- tréatúra, an tréatúra (e.g. ainm an tréatúra, the traitor's name)
- Genitive plural:
- tréatúirí, na dtréatúirí (e.g. liosta na dtréatúirí, the list of traitors)
What does “tréatúir” mean?
- traitor
- A person who betrays their country, cause or friends.Also: betrayer, turncoat, treacherous person.
Other Irish words for traitor: fealltóir (traitor)
“Tréatúir” with the article
The plural of traitor in Irish is tréatúirí. Here is tréatúir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tréatúir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tréatúir, the Irish word for traitor.
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Traitor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for traitor?
The Irish for traitor is tréatúir (pronounced “TRAY-too-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tréatúirí.
How do you pronounce tréatúir in Irish?
Tréatúir is said like “TRAY-too-ir” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲeːt̪ˠuːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of traitor in Irish?
The plural of tréatúir is tréatúirí; with the article, na tréatúirí means “the traitors”. The genitive plural is tréatúirí, as in liosta na dtréatúirí (the list of traitors).
Why does tréatúir change to thréatúir or dtréatúir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréatúir becomes mo thréatúir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréatúir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tréatúir' and 'fealltóir'?
Both mean traitor; 'tréatúir' suggests treason against a country or cause (linked to 'tréas'), while 'fealltóir' is a more general word for a treacherous or deceitful person.
