HeyRuaHow to say “triangle” in Irish
- Irish:
- triantán
- English:
- triangle, triangle (musical instrument), triangular piece
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRIH-un-tawn” /ˈtʲɾʲiən̪ˠt̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- triantáin (triangles)
- Genitive singular:
- triantáin, an triantáin (e.g. taobhanna an triantáin, the sides of the triangle)
- Genitive plural:
- triantán, na dtriantán (e.g. cineálacha na dtriantán, the types of the triangles)
What does “triantán” mean?
“Triantán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- triangle
- A flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.Also: three-sided shape.
2 other meanings: triangle (musical instrument) or triangular piece
- 2triangle (musical instrument)
- A small percussion instrument made of a metal bar bent into a triangle and struck with a rod.Also: triangle, percussion triangle.
- 3triangular piece
- A wedge or triangular section of something, such as a slice of cake or a piece of land.Also: wedge, delta.
“Triantán” with the article
The plural of triangle in Irish is triantáin. Here is triantán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Triantán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using triantán, the Irish word for triangle.
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Triangle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for triangle?
The Irish for triangle is triantán (pronounced “TRIH-un-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is triantáin. Depending on context it can also mean triangle (musical instrument) or triangular piece.
How do you pronounce triantán in Irish?
Triantán is said like “TRIH-un-tawn” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲiən̪ˠt̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of triangle in Irish?
The plural of triantán is triantáin; with the article, na triantáin means “the triangles”. The genitive plural is triantán, as in cineálacha na dtriantán (the types of the triangles).
Does triantán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Triantán can mean triangle, triangle (musical instrument) or triangular piece, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does triantán change to thriantán or dtriantán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) triantán becomes mo thriantán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtriantán (eclipsis).
What is the adjective meaning 'triangular'?
The adjective is 'triantánach', as in 'píosa triantánach' (a triangular piece).
