Troop in Irish (Trúpa): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for troop?

The Irish for troop is trúpa (pronounced “TROO-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trúpaí. Depending on context it can also mean troupe.

Q: What is the plural of troop in Irish?

The plural of trúpa is trúpaí; with the article, na trúpaí means “the troops”. The genitive plural is trúpaí, as in aistarraingt na dtrúpaí (the withdrawal of the troops).

Q: Does trúpa have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trúpa can mean troop or troupe, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “troop” in Irish

Irish:: trúpa
English:: troop, troupe
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “TROO-puh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠuːpˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: trúpaí (troops)
Genitive singular:: trúpa, an trúpa (e.g. ceannasaí an trúpa, the commander of the troop)
Genitive plural:: trúpaí, na dtrúpaí (e.g. aistarraingt na dtrúpaí, the withdrawal of the troops)

What does “trúpa” mean?

“Trúpa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

troop: A body of soldiers; in the plural, soldiers or armed forces sent somewhere.Also: troops, soldiers, military unit.

1 other meaning: troupe

2troupe: A group of performers, such as actors or dancers, who perform together.Also: company of performers, group.

Other Irish words for troop: buíon (band)

“Trúpa” with the article

The plural of troop in Irish is trúpaí. Here is trúpa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an trúpa

the troop

No change after an

na trúpaí

the troops

Plural: no change after na

“Trúpa” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using trúpa, the Irish word for troop.

Tá trúpaí Meiriceá sa dá thír sin fós.

There are still American troops in both those countries.

Cuireadh trúpaí breise chuig an teorainn inné.

Extra troops were sent to the border yesterday.

Tháinig na trúpaí isteach sa bhaile ar maidin.

The troops came into the town this morning.

Bhí mo dheartháir leis na trúpaí thar lear.

My brother was with the troops abroad.

D'éiligh an rialtas go dtarraingeofaí na trúpaí siar.

The government demanded that the troops be withdrawn.

Tá trúpa damhsóirí ag teacht chuig an amharclann.

A troupe of dancers is coming to the theatre.

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Troop in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for troop?

The Irish for troop is trúpa (pronounced “TROO-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trúpaí. Depending on context it can also mean troupe.

How do you pronounce trúpa in Irish?

Trúpa is said like “TROO-puh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠuːpˠə/).

What is the plural of troop in Irish?

The plural of trúpa is trúpaí; with the article, na trúpaí means “the troops”. The genitive plural is trúpaí, as in aistarraingt na dtrúpaí (the withdrawal of the troops).

Does trúpa have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trúpa can mean troop or troupe, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does trúpa change to thrúpa or dtrúpa?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trúpa becomes mo thrúpa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrúpa (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'trúpa' and 'arm'?

'Arm' is a whole army, while 'trúpa' is a unit of soldiers; in the plural 'trúpaí' is the usual word for troops deployed somewhere.

Troop in Irish (Trúpa): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage