HeyRuaHow to say “bridge” in Irish
- Irish:
- droichead
- English:
- bridge, bridge (dental)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRIH-hud” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɛhəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- droichid (bridges)
- Genitive singular:
- droichid, an droichid (e.g. lár an droichid, the middle of the bridge)
- Genitive plural:
- droichead, na ndroichead (e.g. tógáil na ndroichead, the building of bridges)
What does “droichead” mean?
“Droichead” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bridge
- A structure built over a river, road or railway so that people or vehicles can cross it.Also: footbridge, viaduct, crossing.
1 other meaning: bridge (dental)
- 2bridge (dental)
- A dental bridge, a fixed false tooth or teeth attached to the teeth beside it.Also: dental bridge, bridge.
“Droichead” with the article
The plural of bridge in Irish is droichid. Here is droichead after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Droichead” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using droichead, the Irish word for bridge.
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Bridge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bridge?
The Irish for bridge is droichead (pronounced “DRIH-hud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is droichid. Depending on context it can also mean bridge (dental).
How do you pronounce droichead in Irish?
Droichead is said like “DRIH-hud” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɛhəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of bridge in Irish?
The plural of droichead is droichid; with the article, na droichid means “the bridges”. The genitive plural is droichead, as in tógáil na ndroichead (the building of bridges).
Does droichead have more than one meaning?
Yes. Droichead can mean bridge or bridge (dental), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does droichead change to dhroichead or ndroichead?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) droichead becomes mo dhroichead (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndroichead (eclipsis).
How do you say 'across the bridge' in Irish?
Say 'trasna an droichid', using the genitive after 'trasna', as in 'Shiúil sí trasna an droichid'.
Is 'droichead' used figuratively?
Yes, like English, it can mean a link between two groups, as in 'droichead idir an dá phobal', a bridge between the two communities.
