HeyRuaHow to say “tramline” in Irish
- Irish:
- tramrian
- English:
- tramline
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAM-ree-un” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠamˌɾˠiənˠ/
- Plural:
- tramrianta (tramlines)
- Genitive singular:
- tramriain, an tramriain (e.g. ceann an tramriain, the end of the tramline)
- Genitive plural:
- tramrianta, na dtramrianta (e.g. leagan na dtramrianta, the laying of the tramlines)
What does “tramrian” mean?
- tramline
- A rail or track along which a tram runs.Also: tramway, tram track, tram rail.
“Tramrian” with the article
The plural of tramline in Irish is tramrianta. Here is tramrian after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tramrian” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tramrian, the Irish word for tramline.
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Tramline in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tramline?
The Irish for tramline is tramrian (pronounced “TRAM-ree-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tramrianta.
How do you pronounce tramrian in Irish?
Tramrian is said like “TRAM-ree-un” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠamˌɾˠiənˠ/).
What is the plural of tramline in Irish?
The plural of tramrian is tramrianta; with the article, na tramrianta means “the tramlines”. The genitive plural is tramrianta, as in leagan na dtramrianta (the laying of the tramlines).
Why does tramrian change to thramrian or dtramrian?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tramrian becomes mo thramrian (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtramrian (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tram and tramrian?
Tram is the vehicle itself, while tramrian is the line or track it runs on, from tram plus rian 'track'.
