HeyRuaHow to say “transparency” in Irish
- Irish:
- tréshoilseán
- English:
- transparency
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAY-hil-shawn” /ˈtʲɾʲeːˌhɪlʲʃaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- tréshoilseáin (transparencies)
- Genitive singular:
- tréshoilseáin, an tréshoilseáin (e.g. imeall an tréshoilseáin, edge of the transparency)
- Genitive plural:
- tréshoilseán, na dtréshoilseán (e.g. sraith na dtréshoilseán, the set of transparencies)
What does “tréshoilseán” mean?
- transparency
- A clear sheet of film with text or images on it, shown on a projector or held up to the light.Also: slide, overhead transparency, acetate.
“Tréshoilseán” with the article
The plural of transparency in Irish is tréshoilseáin. Here is tréshoilseán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tréshoilseán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tréshoilseán, the Irish word for transparency.
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Transparency in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for transparency?
The Irish for transparency is tréshoilseán (pronounced “TRAY-hil-shawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tréshoilseáin.
How do you pronounce tréshoilseán in Irish?
Tréshoilseán is said like “TRAY-hil-shawn” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲeːˌhɪlʲʃaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of transparency in Irish?
The plural of tréshoilseán is tréshoilseáin; with the article, na tréshoilseáin means “the transparencies”. The genitive plural is tréshoilseán, as in sraith na dtréshoilseán (the set of transparencies).
Why does tréshoilseán change to thréshoilseán or dtréshoilseán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréshoilseán becomes mo thréshoilseán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréshoilseán (eclipsis).
Is 'tréshoilseán' the same as 'tréshoilseacht'?
No. 'Tréshoilseán' is a physical transparency or slide, while 'tréshoilseacht' is the quality of being transparent.
