HeyRuaHow to say “treason” in Irish
- Irish:
- tréas
- English:
- treason, disloyalty
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tray-uss” /tʲɾʲeːsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tréasa, an tréasa (e.g. cúiseamh tréasa, a charge of treason)
What does “tréas” mean?
“Tréas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- treason
- The crime of betraying your country or ruler, for example by helping its enemies or trying to overthrow the state.Also: high treason, betrayal of country.
1 other meaning: disloyalty
- 2disloyalty
- Betrayal of trust or loyalty towards a person, cause or group.Also: betrayal, treachery, rebellion.
“Tréas” with the article
Here is tréas after the article (an t-alt).
“Tréas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tréas, the Irish word for treason.
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Treason in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for treason?
The Irish for treason is tréas (pronounced “tray-uss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean disloyalty.
How do you pronounce tréas in Irish?
Tréas is said like “tray-uss” (IPA /tʲɾʲeːsˠ/).
Does tréas have a plural?
No plural form is given for tréas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tréas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tréas can mean treason or disloyalty, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tréas change to thréas or dtréas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréas becomes mo thréas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tréas' and 'feall'?
'Tréas' is mainly the legal crime of treason against the state, while 'feall' is betrayal or treachery in general, as in 'feall ar charaid'.
What do you call a person who commits treason?
A traitor is usually 'fealltóir' or 'tréatúir'.
