HeyRuaHow to say “crowding” in Irish
- Irish:
- plódú
- English:
- crowding, overcrowding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- plódaigh, to crowd (ag plódú, crowding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PLOH-doo” /ˈpl̪ˠoːd̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- plódaithe, an phlódaithe (e.g. fadhb an phlódaithe, the problem of overcrowding)
What does “plódú” mean?
“Plódú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crowding
- The act of crowding or thronging into a place; the verbal noun of plódaigh.Also: thronging, packing, cramming.
1 other meaning: overcrowding
- 2overcrowding
- A state where too many people or things are packed into a space.Also: congestion, crush.
“Plódú” as a verbal noun
After ag, plódú means crowding: it is the verbal noun of the verb plódaigh (to crowd). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Plódú” with the article
Here is plódú after the article (an t-alt).
“Plódú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plódú, the Irish word for crowding.
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Crowding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crowding?
The Irish for crowding is plódú (pronounced “PLOH-doo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean overcrowding.
How do you pronounce plódú in Irish?
Plódú is said like “PLOH-doo” (IPA /ˈpl̪ˠoːd̪ˠuː/).
Does plódú have a plural?
No plural form is given for plódú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does plódú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Plódú can mean crowding or overcrowding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does plódú change to phlódú or bplódú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plódú becomes mo phlódú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplódú (eclipsis).
How do I say 'people crowded in' using plódú?
Use the progressive or the verb: bhí daoine ag plódú isteach, or phlódaigh daoine isteach, 'people crowded in'.
Is plódú the same as brú?
Brú means pressure or a crush in general, while plódú focuses on crowding or overcrowding of a space; both can describe a packed place.
