HeyRuaHow to say “corridor” in Irish
- Irish:
- dorchla
- English:
- corridor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DUR-uh-khluh” /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠəxlˠə/
- Plural:
- dorchlaí (corridors)
- Genitive singular:
- dorchla, an dorchla (e.g. doras an dorchla, the corridor door)
- Genitive plural:
- dorchlaí, na ndorchlaí (e.g. soilse na ndorchlaí, the corridor lights)
What does “dorchla” mean?
- corridor
- A long narrow passage inside a building with rooms or doors off it.Also: passage, hallway, passageway, hall.
“Dorchla” with the article
The plural of corridor in Irish is dorchlaí. Here is dorchla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dorchla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dorchla, the Irish word for corridor.
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Corridor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for corridor?
The Irish for corridor is dorchla (pronounced “DUR-uh-khluh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dorchlaí.
How do you pronounce dorchla in Irish?
Dorchla is said like “DUR-uh-khluh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠəxlˠə/).
What is the plural of corridor in Irish?
The plural of dorchla is dorchlaí; with the article, na dorchlaí means “the corridors”. The genitive plural is dorchlaí, as in soilse na ndorchlaí (the corridor lights).
Why does dorchla change to dhorchla or ndorchla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dorchla becomes mo dhorchla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndorchla (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dorchla' and 'halla'?
A 'dorchla' is a long narrow corridor, while 'halla' is a hall or entrance hall, and also a large hall for gatherings, such as 'halla an phobail'.
