Trot in Irish (Sodar): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for trot?

The Irish for trot is sodar (pronounced “SUD-ur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean trotting or toadying.

Q: Does sodar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sodar can mean trot, trotting or toadying, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “trot” in Irish

Irish:: sodar
English:: trot, trotting, toadying
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “SUD-ur” /ˈsˠɔd̪ˠəɾˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: sodair, an tsodair (e.g. luas an tsodair, the speed of the trot)

What does “sodar” mean?

“Sodar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

trot: The gait of a horse or other animal between a walk and a canter, or a person's quick jogging pace.Also: trotting, jog, jogging.

2 other meanings: trotting or toadying

2trotting: The act of trotting; it is used as the verbal noun of the verb 'sodair', to trot.Also: trot, jogging along.
3toadying: Used figuratively in 'sodar i ndiaidh duine' for fawning on someone or slavishly following them.Also: fawning, sucking up, servility.

“Sodar” with the article

Here is sodar after the article (an t-alt).

an sodar

the trot

No change after an

“Sodar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sodar, the Irish word for trot.

Chuaigh an capall ar sodar síos an bóthar.

The horse trotted off down the road.

Bhí an madra ag sodar i mo dhiaidh.

The dog was trotting after me.

Chuala mé sodar an chapaill ar an mbóthar.

I heard the horse trotting on the road.

Tháinig na páistí isteach de shodar.

The children came in at a run.

Bhí sé i gcónaí ag sodar i ndiaidh an mhúinteora.

He was always sucking up to the teacher.

Chuir sí an láir ar sodar sa pháirc.

She put the mare into a trot in the field.

Ba bhreá liom fuaim an tsodair ar an mbóthar.

I loved the sound of trotting on the road.

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Trot in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for trot?

The Irish for trot is sodar (pronounced “SUD-ur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean trotting or toadying.

How do you pronounce sodar in Irish?

Sodar is said like “SUD-ur” (IPA /ˈsˠɔd̪ˠəɾˠ/).

Does sodar have a plural?

No plural form is given for sodar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does sodar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sodar can mean trot, trotting or toadying, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does sodar change to shodar?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shodar. After ár (our) it stays ár sodar, because s does not take eclipsis.

What does 'sodar i ndiaidh duine' mean?

Literally 'trotting after someone', it means fawning on or toadying to a person, for example 'bíonn sé ag sodar i ndiaidh an bhainisteora'.

How do I say 'at a trot'?

Use 'ar sodar' or 'de shodar', as in 'tháinig sé de shodar', he came at a trot.

Trot in Irish (Sodar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage