Treble in Irish (Tribil): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for treble?

The Irish for treble is tribil (pronounced “TRIB-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tribilí.

Q: What is the plural of treble in Irish?

The plural of tribil is tribilí; with the article, na tribilí means “the trebles”. The genitive plural is tribilí, as in cór na dtribilí (the trebles' choir).

How to say “treble” in Irish

Irish:: tribil
English:: treble
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “TRIB-il” /ˈtʲɾʲɪbʲɪlʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: tribilí (trebles)
Genitive singular:: tribile, na tribile (e.g. guth na tribile, the treble's voice)
Genitive plural:: tribilí, na dtribilí (e.g. cór na dtribilí, the trebles' choir)

What does “tribil” mean?

treble: The highest part or voice in music, or a high-pitched sound or singer.Also: treble voice, high part, soprano part.

“Tribil” with the article

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

an tribil

the treble

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na tribilí

the trebles

Plural: no change after na

“Tribil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tribil, the Irish word for treble.

Chan sé an tribil sa chór.

He sang the treble in the choir.

Tá an tribil ró-ard ar an raidió.

The treble is too high on the radio.

Ísligh an tribil, le do thoil.

Turn down the treble, please.

Bhí guth tribile aige nuair a bhí sé óg.

He had a treble voice when he was young.

Tá ceithre thribil sa chór scoile.

There are four trebles in the school choir.

Seinneann mo dheirfiúr an tribil ar an bhfliúit.

My sister plays the treble part on the flute.

Is fearr liom níos mó tribile san fhuaim.

I prefer more treble in the sound.

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Treble in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for treble?

The Irish for treble is tribil (pronounced “TRIB-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tribilí.

How do you pronounce tribil in Irish?

Tribil is said like “TRIB-il” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲɪbʲɪlʲ/).

What is the plural of treble in Irish?

The plural of tribil is tribilí; with the article, na tribilí means “the trebles”. The genitive plural is tribilí, as in cór na dtribilí (the trebles' choir).

Why does tribil change to thribil or dtribil?

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

What is the opposite of 'tribil' when adjusting sound?

The opposite is 'dord' (bass), so on a stereo you adjust the 'tribil' and the 'dord'.

Treble in Irish (Tribil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage