HeyRuaHow to say “trumpet” in Irish
- Irish:
- troimpéad
- English:
- trumpet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRIM-payd” /ˈtɾˠɪmʲpʲeːdˠ/
- Plural:
- troimpéid (trumpets)
- Genitive singular:
- troimpéid, an troimpéid (e.g. fuaim an troimpéid, the sound of the trumpet)
- Genitive plural:
- troimpéad, na dtroimpéad (e.g. ceol na dtroimpéad, the music of the trumpets)
What does “troimpéad” mean?
- trumpet
- A brass musical instrument with a flared end, played by blowing through a mouthpiece.Also: bugle, horn.
Other Irish words for trumpet: trumpa (trumpet)
“Troimpéad” with the article
The plural of trumpet in Irish is troimpéid. Here is troimpéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Troimpéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using troimpéad, the Irish word for trumpet.
Other nouns in Irish
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Trumpet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trumpet?
The Irish for trumpet is troimpéad (pronounced “TRIM-payd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is troimpéid.
How do you pronounce troimpéad in Irish?
Troimpéad is said like “TRIM-payd” (IPA /ˈtɾˠɪmʲpʲeːdˠ/).
What is the plural of trumpet in Irish?
The plural of troimpéad is troimpéid; with the article, na troimpéid means “the trumpets”. The genitive plural is troimpéad, as in ceol na dtroimpéad (the music of the trumpets).
Why does troimpéad change to throimpéad or dtroimpéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) troimpéad becomes mo throimpéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtroimpéad (eclipsis).
Is there another word for trumpet in Irish?
Yes, 'stoc' is used for a trumpet or horn, especially in older or poetic language, while 'troimpéad' is the usual word for the modern instrument.
