HeyRuaHow to say “derrick” in Irish
- Irish:
- deiric
- English:
- derrick, derrick (oil rig)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DER-ick” /ˈdʲɛɾʲɪc/
- Plural:
- deiricí (derricks)
- Genitive singular:
- deirice, na deirice (e.g. géag na deirice, the arm of the derrick)
- Genitive plural:
- deiricí, na ndeiricí (e.g. oibreoirí deiricí, derrick operators)
What does “deiric” mean?
“Deiric” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- derrick
- A crane with a hinged arm, used for lifting heavy loads, for example on a ship or at a dock.Also: crane, lifting crane, hoist.
1 other meaning: derrick (oil rig)
- 2derrick (oil rig)
- The tall framework built over an oil well to hold the drilling equipment.Also: derrick, oil derrick, drilling tower, oil rig.
“Deiric” with the article
The plural of derrick in Irish is deiricí. Here is deiric after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deiric” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deiric, the Irish word for derrick.
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Derrick in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for derrick?
The Irish for derrick is deiric (pronounced “DER-ick”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is deiricí. Depending on context it can also mean derrick (oil rig).
How do you pronounce deiric in Irish?
Deiric is said like “DER-ick” (IPA /ˈdʲɛɾʲɪc/).
What is the plural of derrick in Irish?
The plural of deiric is deiricí; with the article, na deiricí means “the derricks”. The genitive plural is deiricí, as in oibreoirí deiricí (derrick operators).
Does deiric have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deiric can mean derrick or derrick (oil rig), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deiric change to dheiric or ndeiric?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deiric becomes mo dheiric (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeiric (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deiric' and 'crann tógála'?
'Crann tógála' is the general word for a crane, while 'deiric' is the specific term for a derrick, such as a ship's crane or the frame over an oil well.
