HeyRuaHow to say “closing” in Irish
- Irish:
- druidim
- English:
- closing, approach
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- druid, to close (ag druidim, closing)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRID-im” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɪdʲəmʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- druidime, na druidime (e.g. am druidime na scoile, the school's closing time)
What does “druidim” mean?
“Druidim” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- closing
- The verbal noun of the verb 'druid': the act of closing or shutting something.Also: shutting, closure.
1 other meaning: approach
- 2approach
- The verbal noun of 'druid' meaning moving closer to someone or something, or moving away or aside.Also: drawing near, moving closer, moving.
Other Irish words for closing: dúnadh (closing)
“Druidim” as a verbal noun
After ag, druidim means closing: it is the verbal noun of the verb druid (to close). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Druidim” with the article
Here is druidim after the article (an t-alt).
“Druidim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using druidim, the Irish word for closing.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Closing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for closing?
The Irish for closing is druidim (pronounced “DRID-im”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean approach.
How do you pronounce druidim in Irish?
Druidim is said like “DRID-im” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɪdʲəmʲ/).
Does druidim have a plural?
No plural form is given for druidim in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does druidim have more than one meaning?
Yes. Druidim can mean closing or approach, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does druidim change to dhruidim or ndruidim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) druidim becomes mo dhruidim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndruidim (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'druidim' and 'dúnadh'?
Both can mean closing, but 'dúnadh' is the everyday word for shutting a door or a shop, while 'druidim' is used most often for approaching, as in 'ag druidim leis an deireadh' (nearing the end).
