HeyRuaHow to say “bardic school” in Irish
- Irish:
- dámhscoil
- English:
- bardic school
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAWV-skul” /ˈd̪ˠaːwˌsˠkɔlʲ/
- Plural:
- dámhscoileanna (bardic schools)
- Genitive singular:
- dámhscoile, na dámhscoile (e.g. filí na dámhscoile, the poets of the bardic school)
- Genitive plural:
- dámhscoileanna, na ndámhscoileanna (e.g. stair na ndámhscoileanna, the history of the bardic schools)
What does “dámhscoil” mean?
- bardic school
- A traditional school of poetry in Gaelic Ireland where poets were trained in the bardic arts; also used of a gathering or session of poets.Also: school of poetry, bardic session, court of poetry, poets' assembly.
“Dámhscoil” with the article
The plural of bardic school in Irish is dámhscoileanna. Here is dámhscoil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dámhscoil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dámhscoil, the Irish word for bardic school.
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Bardic school in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bardic school?
The Irish for bardic school is dámhscoil (pronounced “DAWV-skul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dámhscoileanna.
How do you pronounce dámhscoil in Irish?
Dámhscoil is said like “DAWV-skul” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠaːwˌsˠkɔlʲ/).
What is the plural of bardic school in Irish?
The plural of dámhscoil is dámhscoileanna; with the article, na dámhscoileanna means “the bardic schools”. The genitive plural is dámhscoileanna, as in stair na ndámhscoileanna (the history of the bardic schools).
Why does dámhscoil change to dhámhscoil or ndámhscoil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dámhscoil becomes mo dhámhscoil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndámhscoil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dámhscoil' and 'éigse'?
A 'dámhscoil' is a bardic school or poets' session, while 'éigse' refers to learning, poetry or the poets collectively.
