HeyRuaHow to say “trial” in Irish
- Irish:
- triail
- English:
- trial, test
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- triail, to try (ag triail, trying)
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TREE-ul” /tʲɾʲiəlʲ/
- Plural:
- trialacha (trials)
- Genitive singular:
- trialach, na trialach (e.g. tréimhse trialach, trial period)
- Genitive plural:
- trialacha, na dtrialacha (e.g. torthaí na dtrialacha, the results of the trials)
What does “triail” mean?
“Triail” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trial
- A test or attempt to see whether something works or is good; also the verbal noun of the verb triail, to try or test.Also: try, test, attempt, trying.
2 other meanings: test
- 2trial
- A court hearing in which a person accused of a crime is judged.Also: court case, court trial.
- 3test
- An examination or experiment carried out to check quality or ability.Also: experiment, examination, tryout.
“Triail” as a verbal noun
After ag, triail means trying: it is the verbal noun of the verb triail (to try). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Triail” with the article
The plural of trial in Irish is trialacha. Here is triail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Triail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using triail, the Irish word for trial.
Other nouns in Irish
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Trial in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trial?
The Irish for trial is triail (pronounced “TREE-ul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is trialacha. Depending on context it can also mean test.
How do you pronounce triail in Irish?
Triail is said like “TREE-ul” (IPA /tʲɾʲiəlʲ/).
What is the plural of trial in Irish?
The plural of triail is trialacha; with the article, na trialacha means “the trials”. The genitive plural is trialacha, as in torthaí na dtrialacha (the results of the trials).
Does triail have more than one meaning?
Yes. Triail can mean trial or test, depending on context; the first is the most common. Triail also has its own entry as a verb meaning to try.
Why does triail change to thriail or dtriail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) triail becomes mo thriail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtriail (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to try something' with triail?
Use the phrase 'triail a bhaint as rud', for example 'Bhain mé triail as' means 'I tried it'.
What is the difference between triail and tástáil?
Both can mean test, but triail also means a court trial or a try, while tástáil is mainly a test or tasting.
