HeyRuaHow to say “trolley” in Irish
- Irish:
- tralaí
- English:
- trolley
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAL-ee” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠalˠiː/
- Plural:
- tralaithe (trolleys)
- Genitive singular:
- tralaí, an tralaí (e.g. roth an tralaí, the wheel of the trolley)
- Genitive plural:
- tralaithe, na dtralaithe (e.g. roth na dtralaithe, the wheels of the trolleys)
What does “tralaí” mean?
- trolley
- A small cart on wheels pushed by hand, for example in a supermarket, airport or hospital.Also: cart, shopping trolley, shopping cart.
“Tralaí” with the article
The plural of trolley in Irish is tralaithe. Here is tralaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tralaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tralaí, the Irish word for trolley.
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Trolley in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trolley?
The Irish for trolley is tralaí (pronounced “TRAL-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tralaithe.
How do you pronounce tralaí in Irish?
Tralaí is said like “TRAL-ee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠalˠiː/).
What is the plural of trolley in Irish?
The plural of tralaí is tralaithe; with the article, na tralaithe means “the trolleys”. The genitive plural is tralaithe, as in roth na dtralaithe (the wheels of the trolleys).
Why does tralaí change to thralaí or dtralaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tralaí becomes mo thralaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtralaí (eclipsis).
Is 'tralaí' the same as 'bara'?
No. A 'tralaí' is a trolley such as in a supermarket or hospital, while 'bara' is a wheelbarrow used for carrying loads outdoors.
