HeyRuaHow to say “tripod” in Irish
- Irish:
- trípéad
- English:
- tripod
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TREE-payd” /ˈtʲɾʲiːpʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- trípéid (tripods)
- Genitive singular:
- trípéid, an trípéid (e.g. cosa an trípéid, the legs of the tripod)
- Genitive plural:
- trípéad, na dtrípéad (e.g. cosa na dtrípéad, the legs of the tripods)
What does “trípéad” mean?
- tripod
- A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope or other piece of equipment.Also: camera stand, three-legged stand.
“Trípéad” with the article
The plural of tripod in Irish is trípéid. Here is trípéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trípéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trípéad, the Irish word for tripod.
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Tripod in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tripod?
The Irish for tripod is trípéad (pronounced “TREE-payd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trípéid.
How do you pronounce trípéad in Irish?
Trípéad is said like “TREE-payd” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲiːpʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of tripod in Irish?
The plural of trípéad is trípéid; with the article, na trípéid means “the tripods”. The genitive plural is trípéad, as in cosa na dtrípéad (the legs of the tripods).
Why does trípéad change to thrípéad or dtrípéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trípéad becomes mo thrípéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrípéad (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a stand besides 'trípéad'?
A general stand is 'seastán', but a three-legged stand for a camera or telescope is specifically a 'trípéad'.
