HeyRuaHow to say “dam” in Irish
- Irish:
- damba
- English:
- dam
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAM-buh” /ˈd̪ˠamˠbˠə/
- Plural:
- dambaí (dams)
- Genitive singular:
- damba, an damba (e.g. balla an damba, the wall of the dam)
- Genitive plural:
- dambaí, na ndambaí (e.g. tógáil na ndambaí, the building of the dams)
What does “damba” mean?
- dam
- A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back water.Also: weir, barrage, embankment.
“Damba” with the article
The plural of dam in Irish is dambaí. Here is damba after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Damba” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using damba, the Irish word for dam.
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Dam in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dam?
The Irish for dam is damba (pronounced “DAM-buh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dambaí.
How do you pronounce damba in Irish?
Damba is said like “DAM-buh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠamˠbˠə/).
What is the plural of dam in Irish?
The plural of damba is dambaí; with the article, na dambaí means “the dams”. The genitive plural is dambaí, as in tógáil na ndambaí (the building of the dams).
Why does damba change to dhamba or ndamba?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) damba becomes mo dhamba (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndamba (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a weir?
A weir, especially a fishing weir, is usually 'cora', while 'damba' is the general word for a dam.
