HeyRuaHow to say “tray” in Irish
- Irish:
- trae
- English:
- tray
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tray” /t̪ɾˠeː/
- Plural:
- traenna (trays)
- Genitive singular:
- trae, an trae (e.g. lár an trae, the middle of the tray)
- Genitive plural:
- traenna, na dtraenna (e.g. stóráil na dtraenna, the storage of the trays)
What does “trae” mean?
- tray
- A flat board or dish with raised edges, used for carrying or holding things such as cups and plates.Also: serving tray, tea tray.
“Trae” with the article
The plural of tray in Irish is traenna. Here is trae after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trae” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trae, the Irish word for tray.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tray in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tray?
The Irish for tray is trae (pronounced “tray”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is traenna.
How do you pronounce trae in Irish?
Trae is said like “tray” (IPA /t̪ɾˠeː/).
What is the plural of tray in Irish?
The plural of trae is traenna; with the article, na traenna means “the trays”. The genitive plural is traenna, as in stóráil na dtraenna (the storage of the trays).
Why does trae change to thrae or dtrae?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trae becomes mo thrae (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrae (eclipsis).
Do you say 'ar an trae' or 'sa trae'?
Things sit on a tray, so 'ar an trae' is usual: 'Tá na cupáin ar an trae.'
