HeyRuaHow to say “trammel net” in Irish
- Irish:
- traimil
- English:
- trammel net
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAM-il” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠamʲəlʲ/
- Plural:
- traimlí (trammel nets)
- Genitive singular:
- traimle, na traimle (e.g. mogall na traimle, the mesh of the trammel net)
- Genitive plural:
- traimlí, na dtraimlí (e.g. ag deisiú traimlí, mending trammel nets)
What does “traimil” mean?
- trammel net
- A fishing net made of layered mesh, set in the water so that fish become entangled in it.Also: trammel, fishing net, entangling net.
“Traimil” with the article
The plural of trammel net in Irish is traimlí. Here is traimil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Traimil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using traimil, the Irish word for trammel net.
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Trammel net in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trammel net?
The Irish for trammel net is traimil (pronounced “TRAM-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is traimlí.
How do you pronounce traimil in Irish?
Traimil is said like “TRAM-il” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠamʲəlʲ/).
What is the plural of trammel net in Irish?
The plural of traimil is traimlí; with the article, na traimlí means “the trammel nets”. The genitive plural is traimlí, as in ag deisiú traimlí (mending trammel nets).
Why does traimil change to thraimil or dtraimil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) traimil becomes mo thraimil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtraimil (eclipsis).
How is 'traimil' different from 'líon' or 'eangach'?
'Líon' and 'eangach' are general words for a net, while 'traimil' is a specific kind of layered net in which fish get entangled.
