Trap in Irish (Trap): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for trap?

The Irish for trap is trap (pronounced “trap”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trapanna.

Q: What is the plural of trap in Irish?

The plural of trap is trapanna; with the article, na trapanna means “the traps”. The genitive plural is trapanna, as in capaill na dtrapanna (the horses of the traps).

How to say “trap” in Irish

Irish:: trap
English:: trap
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “trap” /t̪ˠɾˠapˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: trapanna (traps)
Genitive singular:: trap, an trap (e.g. rothaí an trap, the wheels of the trap)
Genitive plural:: trapanna, na dtrapanna (e.g. capaill na dtrapanna, the horses of the traps)

What does “trap” mean?

trap: A light two-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse or pony.Also: pony trap, horse trap, gig, carriage.

Other Irish words for trap: gaiste (trap)

“Trap” with the article

The plural of trap in Irish is trapanna. Here is trap after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an trap

the trap

No change after an

na trapanna

the traps

Plural: no change after na

“Trap” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using trap, the Irish word for trap.

Chuaigh siad chuig an aonach sa trap.

They went to the fair in the trap.

Bhí trap agus capall ag m'athair mór.

My grandfather had a trap and horse.

Cheangail sé an capaillín leis an trap.

He harnessed the pony to the trap.

Bhí suíochán an trap fliuch tar éis na báistí.

The seat of the trap was wet after the rain.

Ní fheictear mórán trapanna ar na bóithre anois.

You don't see many traps on the roads now.

Thiomáin sí an trap go dtí an séipéal.

She drove the trap to the church.

Tá mo thrap sa scioból fós.

My trap is still in the barn.

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Trap in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for trap?

The Irish for trap is trap (pronounced “trap”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trapanna.

How do you pronounce trap in Irish?

Trap is said like “trap” (IPA /t̪ˠɾˠapˠ/).

What is the plural of trap in Irish?

The plural of trap is trapanna; with the article, na trapanna means “the traps”. The genitive plural is trapanna, as in capaill na dtrapanna (the horses of the traps).

Why does trap change to thrap or dtrap?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trap becomes mo thrap (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrap (eclipsis).

Does 'trap' mean a trap for catching animals?

No, 'trap' in Irish is the horse-drawn vehicle. A trap for catching animals is 'gaiste' or 'sás'.

Trap in Irish (Trap): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage