HeyRuaHow to say “trawl net” in Irish
- Irish:
- teilglíon
- English:
- trawl net
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TEL-ig-leen” /ˈtʲɛlʲəɡʲlʲiːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- teilglíonta (trawl nets)
- Genitive singular:
- teilglín, an teilglín (e.g. béal an teilglín, the mouth of the trawl net)
- Genitive plural:
- teilglíonta, na dteilglíonta (e.g. úsáid na dteilglíonta, the use of the trawl nets)
What does “teilglíon” mean?
- trawl net
- A large bag-shaped fishing net that is dragged along the sea or seabed by a boat.Also: trawl, dragnet, fishing net.
“Teilglíon” with the article
The plural of trawl net in Irish is teilglíonta. Here is teilglíon after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teilglíon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teilglíon, the Irish word for trawl net.
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Trawl net in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trawl net?
The Irish for trawl net is teilglíon (pronounced “TEL-ig-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teilglíonta.
How do you pronounce teilglíon in Irish?
Teilglíon is said like “TEL-ig-leen” (IPA /ˈtʲɛlʲəɡʲlʲiːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of trawl net in Irish?
The plural of teilglíon is teilglíonta; with the article, na teilglíonta means “the trawl nets”. The genitive plural is teilglíonta, as in úsáid na dteilglíonta (the use of the trawl nets).
Why does teilglíon change to theilglíon or dteilglíon?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teilglíon becomes mo theilglíon (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteilglíon (eclipsis).
How is 'teilglíon' different from 'líon'?
'Líon' is any net, while 'teilglíon' is specifically a trawl net that is dragged behind a boat. A boat that uses one is a 'trálaer'.
