HeyRuaHow to say “trumpet” in Irish
- Irish:
- trumpa
- English:
- trumpet, jew's harp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRUM-puh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊmˠpˠə/
- Plural:
- trumpaí (trumpets)
- Genitive singular:
- trumpa, an trumpa (e.g. fuaim an trumpa, the sound of the trumpet)
- Genitive plural:
- trumpaí, na dtrumpaí (e.g. glór na dtrumpaí, the blare of the trumpets)
What does “trumpa” mean?
“Trumpa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trumpet
- A brass musical instrument that you blow into to make a loud, bright sound.Also: horn, bugle.
1 other meaning: jew's harp
- 2jew's harp
- A small metal instrument held between the teeth and plucked to make a twanging sound.Also: jaw harp, mouth harp.
Other Irish words for trumpet: troimpéad (trumpet)
“Trumpa” with the article
The plural of trumpet in Irish is trumpaí. Here is trumpa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trumpa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trumpa, the Irish word for trumpet.
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Trumpet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trumpet?
The Irish for trumpet is trumpa (pronounced “TRUM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trumpaí. Depending on context it can also mean jew's harp.
How do you pronounce trumpa in Irish?
Trumpa is said like “TRUM-puh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊmˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of trumpet in Irish?
The plural of trumpa is trumpaí; with the article, na trumpaí means “the trumpets”. The genitive plural is trumpaí, as in glór na dtrumpaí (the blare of the trumpets).
Does trumpa have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trumpa can mean trumpet or jew's harp, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does trumpa change to thrumpa or dtrumpa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trumpa becomes mo thrumpa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrumpa (eclipsis).
What is the word for a trumpeter?
A trumpeter is 'trumpadóir', which can also mean a loud-mouthed person.
Is 'stoc' the same as 'trumpa'?
'Stoc' is an older word for a horn or bugle, often used in historical or military contexts, while 'trumpa' is the usual word for the modern trumpet.
