HeyRuaHow to say “weight” in Irish
- Irish:
- trom
- English:
- weight, bulk, importance, blame
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “trowm” /t̪ˠɾˠoumˠ/
- Plural:
- troim (weights)
- Genitive singular:
- troim, an troim (e.g. faoi ualach an troim, under the load of the weight)
- Genitive plural:
- trom, na dtrom (e.g. meáchan na dtrom, the heaviness of the weights)
What does “trom” mean?
“Trom” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- weight
- The heaviness of something, or a heavy load or burden that presses on someone.Also: burden, load, oppression.
3 other meanings: bulk or importance or blame
- 2bulk
- The greater part or main body of something, its preponderance.Also: greater part, preponderance, main part.
- 3importance
- The significance or weight that a matter carries.Also: significance, weight of a matter.
- 4blame
- Censure or blame laid on a person, as in putting the weight of something on them.Also: censure, reproach.
Other Irish words for weight: meáchan (weight), troime (heaviness)
“Trom” with the article
The plural of weight in Irish is troim. Here is trom after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trom” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trom, the Irish word for weight.
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Weight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for weight?
The Irish for weight is trom (pronounced “trowm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is troim. Depending on context it can also mean bulk or importance or blame.
How do you pronounce trom in Irish?
Trom is said like “trowm” (IPA /t̪ˠɾˠoumˠ/).
What is the plural of weight in Irish?
The plural of trom is troim; with the article, na troim means “the weights”. The genitive plural is trom, as in meáchan na dtrom (the heaviness of the weights).
Does trom have more than one meaning?
Yes. Trom can mean weight, bulk, importance or blame, depending on context; the first is the most common. Trom also has its own entry as an adjective meaning heavy.
Why does trom change to throm or dtrom?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trom becomes mo throm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrom (eclipsis).
How do I say 'blame someone' using trom?
Say 'cuir an trom ar dhuine', for example 'chuir sí an trom orm', she blamed me.
Is trom the usual word for weight in kilos?
No, for measured weight use 'meáchan'; the noun 'trom' is used more for burden, bulk or blame.
