HeyRuaHow to say “trespasser” in Irish
- Irish:
- treaspásóir
- English:
- trespasser
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAS-paw-sor” /ˈtʲɾʲasˠpˠaːsˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- treaspásóirí (trespassers)
- Genitive singular:
- treaspásóra, an treaspásóra (e.g. ainm an treaspásóra, the trespasser's name)
- Genitive plural:
- treaspásóirí, na dtreaspásóirí (e.g. fógra in aghaidh treaspásóirí, a notice against trespassers)
What does “treaspásóir” mean?
- trespasser
- A person who goes onto someone else's land or property without permission.Also: intruder, interloper.
“Treaspásóir” with the article
The plural of trespasser in Irish is treaspásóirí. Here is treaspásóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treaspásóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treaspásóir, the Irish word for trespasser.
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Trespasser in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trespasser?
The Irish for trespasser is treaspásóir (pronounced “TRAS-paw-sor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is treaspásóirí.
How do you pronounce treaspásóir in Irish?
Treaspásóir is said like “TRAS-paw-sor” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲasˠpˠaːsˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of trespasser in Irish?
The plural of treaspásóir is treaspásóirí; with the article, na treaspásóirí means “the trespassers”. The genitive plural is treaspásóirí, as in fógra in aghaidh treaspásóirí (a notice against trespassers).
Why does treaspásóir change to threaspásóir or dtreaspásóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treaspásóir becomes mo threaspásóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreaspásóir (eclipsis).
What is the word for the act of trespassing?
The act is 'treaspás', and a person who does it is a 'treaspásóir'. In older or regional usage 'foghlaí' can also mean a trespasser or marauder.
