HeyRuaHow to say “treacle” in Irish
- Irish:
- triacla
- English:
- treacle, sovereign remedy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRIK-luh” /ˈtʲɾʲiəkɫ̪ə/
- Genitive singular:
- triacla, an triacla (e.g. blas an triacla, the taste of the treacle)
What does “triacla” mean?
“Triacla” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- treacle
- A thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar during refining, used in baking.Also: molasses, black treacle, syrup.
1 other meaning: sovereign remedy
- 2sovereign remedy
- In older or literary use, a cure-all or effective remedy for something.Also: remedy, cure-all, antidote, panacea.
“Triacla” with the article
Here is triacla after the article (an t-alt).
“Triacla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using triacla, the Irish word for treacle.
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Treacle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for treacle?
The Irish for treacle is triacla (pronounced “TRIK-luh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean sovereign remedy.
How do you pronounce triacla in Irish?
Triacla is said like “TRIK-luh” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲiəkɫ̪ə/).
Does triacla have a plural?
No plural form is given for triacla in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does triacla have more than one meaning?
Yes. Triacla can mean treacle or sovereign remedy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does triacla change to thriacla or dtriacla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) triacla becomes mo thriacla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtriacla (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'triacla' and 'síoróip'?
'Triacla' is dark treacle or molasses, while 'síoróip' is syrup in general, such as golden syrup or cough syrup.
