HeyRuaHow to say “climbing” in Irish
- Irish:
- dreapadh
- English:
- climbing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dreap, to climb (ag dreapadh, climbing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRAP-oo” /ˈdʲɾʲapˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- dreaptha, an dreaptha (e.g. buataisí dreaptha, climbing boots)
What does “dreapadh” mean?
- climbing
- The act of climbing something, such as a hill, tree or wall; the verbal noun of the verb dreap.Also: climb, clambering, scaling.
Other Irish words for climbing: dreapadóireacht (climbing)
“Dreapadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, dreapadh means climbing: it is the verbal noun of the verb dreap (to climb). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dreapadh” with the article
Here is dreapadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Dreapadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dreapadh, the Irish word for climbing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Climbing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for climbing?
The Irish for climbing is dreapadh (pronounced “DRAP-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dreapadh in Irish?
Dreapadh is said like “DRAP-oo” (IPA /ˈdʲɾʲapˠə/).
Does dreapadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for dreapadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dreapadh change to dhreapadh or ndreapadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dreapadh becomes mo dhreapadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndreapadh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'climbing a mountain' in Irish?
Use ag dreapadh with the genitive: ag dreapadh an tsléibhe, 'climbing the mountain'.
Is dreapadh the same as sléibhteoireacht?
Dreapadh is any climbing, while sléibhteoireacht means mountaineering as a sport or activity.
