HeyRuaHow to say “trouble” in Irish
- Irish:
- trioblóid
- English:
- trouble, affliction, disturbance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRIB-ul-oad-ya” /ˈtʲɾʲɪbˠəl̪ˠoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- trioblóidí (troubles)
- Genitive singular:
- trioblóide, na trioblóide (e.g. ag cothú trioblóide, causing trouble)
- Genitive plural:
- trioblóidí, na dtrioblóidí (e.g. tréimhse na dTrioblóidí, the period of the Troubles)
What does “trioblóid” mean?
“Trioblóid” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trouble
- A difficulty, problem or worry that causes bother or distress.Also: problem, bother, hassle, difficulty.
2 other meanings: affliction or disturbance
“Trioblóid” with the article
The plural of trouble in Irish is trioblóidí. Here is trioblóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trioblóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trioblóid, the Irish word for trouble.
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Phrases with “trioblóid”
Trouble in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trouble?
The Irish for trouble is trioblóid (pronounced “TRIB-ul-oad-ya”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is trioblóidí. Depending on context it can also mean affliction or disturbance.
How do you pronounce trioblóid in Irish?
Trioblóid is said like “TRIB-ul-oad-ya” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲɪbˠəl̪ˠoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of trouble in Irish?
The plural of trioblóid is trioblóidí; with the article, na trioblóidí means “the troubles”. The genitive plural is trioblóidí, as in tréimhse na dTrioblóidí (the period of the Troubles).
Does trioblóid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trioblóid can mean trouble, affliction or disturbance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does trioblóid change to thrioblóid or dtrioblóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trioblóid becomes mo thrioblóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrioblóid (eclipsis).
What does 'Ní maith liom do thrioblóid' mean?
It is the standard expression of sympathy at a funeral, meaning 'I'm sorry for your loss'; here trioblóid means bereavement.
How is trioblóid different from fadhb?
Fadhb is a problem to be solved, while trioblóid is broader trouble, bother or distress, as in 'i dtrioblóid', in trouble.
