HeyRuaHow to say “trio” in Irish
- Irish:
- tríréad
- English:
- trio, triad
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TREE-rade” /ˈtʲɾʲiːɾʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- tríréid (trios)
- Genitive singular:
- tríréid, an tríréid (e.g. ceol an tríréid, the music of the trio)
- Genitive plural:
- tríréad, na dtríréad (e.g. comórtas na dtríréad, the trios competition)
What does “tríréad” mean?
“Tríréad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trio
- A group of three people or things, especially three musicians performing together.Also: threesome, group of three, triad.
1 other meaning: triad
- 2triad
- A set of three related things, such as a chord of three notes or a group of three ideas.Also: set of three, Trinity.
“Tríréad” with the article
The plural of trio in Irish is tríréid. Here is tríréad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tríréad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tríréad, the Irish word for trio.
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Trio in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trio?
The Irish for trio is tríréad (pronounced “TREE-rade”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tríréid. Depending on context it can also mean triad.
How do you pronounce tríréad in Irish?
Tríréad is said like “TREE-rade” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲiːɾʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of trio in Irish?
The plural of tríréad is tríréid; with the article, na tríréid means “the trios”. The genitive plural is tríréad, as in comórtas na dtríréad (the trios competition).
Does tríréad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tríréad can mean trio or triad, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tríréad change to thríréad or dtríréad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tríréad becomes mo thríréad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtríréad (eclipsis).
What are the words for duet and quartet?
A duet is 'díséad' and a quartet is 'ceathairéad', formed in the same way as 'tríréad'.
