HeyRuaHow to say “trilogy” in Irish
- Irish:
- triológ
- English:
- trilogy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRIH-uh-lohg” /ˈtʲɾʲɪəl̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- triológa (trilogies)
- Genitive singular:
- triolóige, na triolóige (e.g. deireadh na triolóige, the end of the trilogy)
- Genitive plural:
- triológ, na dtriológ (e.g. údar na dtriológ, the author of the trilogies)
What does “triológ” mean?
- trilogy
- A set of three related books, plays or films that tell one continuing story or share a theme.Also: three-part series, series of three.
“Triológ” with the article
The plural of trilogy in Irish is triológa. Here is triológ after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Triológ” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using triológ, the Irish word for trilogy.
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Trilogy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trilogy?
The Irish for trilogy is triológ (pronounced “TRIH-uh-lohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is triológa.
How do you pronounce triológ in Irish?
Triológ is said like “TRIH-uh-lohg” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲɪəl̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of trilogy in Irish?
The plural of triológ is triológa; with the article, na triológa means “the trilogies”. The genitive plural is triológ, as in údar na dtriológ (the author of the trilogies).
Why does triológ change to thriológ or dtriológ?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) triológ becomes mo thriológ (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtriológ (eclipsis).
How do I say 'a series' as opposed to 'a trilogy'?
A series of books or programmes is 'sraith', while 'triológ' is used only for a set of exactly three works.
