HeyRuaHow to say “trend” in Irish
- Irish:
- treocht
- English:
- trend, trajectory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAWKH-t” /tɾʲɔːxt̪/
- Plural:
- treochtaí (trends)
- Genitive singular:
- treochta, na treochta (e.g. anailís na treochta, analysis of the trend)
- Genitive plural:
- treochtaí, na dtreochtaí (e.g. staidéar ar threochtaí, a study of trends)
What does “treocht” mean?
“Treocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trend
- A general direction in which something is developing or changing.Also: tendency, drift, pattern.
1 other meaning: trajectory
- 2trajectory
- The path or course that something follows as it moves or develops.Also: course, direction.
“Treocht” with the article
The plural of trend in Irish is treochtaí. Here is treocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treocht, the Irish word for trend.
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Trend in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trend?
The Irish for trend is treocht (pronounced “TRAWKH-t”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is treochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean trajectory.
How do you pronounce treocht in Irish?
Treocht is said like “TRAWKH-t” (IPA /tɾʲɔːxt̪/).
What is the plural of trend in Irish?
The plural of treocht is treochtaí; with the article, na treochtaí means “the trends”. The genitive plural is treochtaí, as in staidéar ar threochtaí (a study of trends).
Does treocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Treocht can mean trend or trajectory, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does treocht change to threocht or dtreocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treocht becomes mo threocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreocht (eclipsis).
How is 'treocht' different from 'treo'?
'Treo' means direction in general, while 'treocht' means a trend, the overall direction in which something is developing, as in 'treocht an mhargaidh' (the market trend).
