Tropic in Irish (Trópaic): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for tropic?

The Irish for tropic is trópaic (pronounced “TROH-pick”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is trópaicí. Depending on context it can also mean tropics.

Q: What is the plural of tropic in Irish?

The plural of trópaic is trópaicí; with the article, na trópaicí means “the tropics”. The genitive plural is trópaicí, as in aeráid na dtrópaicí (the climate of the tropics).

Q: Does trópaic have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trópaic can mean tropic or tropics, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “tropic” in Irish

Irish:: trópaic
English:: tropic, tropics
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “TROH-pick” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠoːpˠəc/

Various forms

Plural:: trópaicí (tropics)
Genitive singular:: trópaice, na trópaice (e.g. líne na trópaice, the line of the tropic)
Genitive plural:: trópaicí, na dtrópaicí (e.g. aeráid na dtrópaicí, the climate of the tropics)

What does “trópaic” mean?

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

tropic: One of the two lines of latitude north and south of the equator, the Tropic of Cancer or the Tropic of Capricorn.Also: Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, line of latitude.

1 other meaning: tropics

2tropics: In the plural, the hot region of the earth lying between those two lines.Also: tropical region, torrid zone.

“Trópaic” with the article

The plural of tropic in Irish is trópaicí. Here is trópaic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an trópaic

the tropic

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na trópaicí

the tropics

Plural: no change after na

“Trópaic” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using trópaic, the Irish word for tropic.

Tá an tír sin suite ar an trópaic.

That country lies on the tropic.

Is aoibhinn liom laethanta saoire sna trópaicí.

I love holidays in the tropics.

Bíonn sé te i gcónaí sna trópaicí.

It is always hot in the tropics.

Thrasnaigh an long an trópaic inné.

The ship crossed the tropic yesterday.

Fásann na plandaí sin ó dheas den trópaic.

Those plants grow south of the tropic.

Tá dhá thrópaic ann, ceann ó thuaidh agus ceann ó dheas.

There are two tropics, one north and one south.

Is iontach an aimsir atá ag tíortha na dtrópaicí.

The tropical countries have wonderful weather.

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Tropic in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for tropic?

The Irish for tropic is trópaic (pronounced “TROH-pick”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is trópaicí. Depending on context it can also mean tropics.

How do you pronounce trópaic in Irish?

Trópaic is said like “TROH-pick” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠoːpˠəc/).

What is the plural of tropic in Irish?

The plural of trópaic is trópaicí; with the article, na trópaicí means “the tropics”. The genitive plural is trópaicí, as in aeráid na dtrópaicí (the climate of the tropics).

Does trópaic have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trópaic can mean tropic or tropics, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does trópaic change to thrópaic or dtrópaic?

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

How do I say 'tropical' in Irish?

Use the adjective 'trópaiceach', as in 'foraois thrópaiceach' (tropical forest).

Tropic in Irish (Trópaic): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage