HeyRuaHow to say “dew” in Irish
- Irish:
- drúcht
- English:
- dew
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “drookht” /d̪ˠɾˠuːxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- drúchta, an drúchta (e.g. braon drúchta, a drop of dew)
What does “drúcht” mean?
- dew
- Small drops of water that form on grass and plants during the night or early morning.Also: dewdrop, morning dew, moisture.
“Drúcht” with the article
Here is drúcht after the article (an t-alt).
an drúcht
the dew
No change after an
“Drúcht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drúcht, the Irish word for dew.
Bhí drúcht ar an bhféar ar maidin.
There was dew on the grass this morning.
Tá an drúcht trom anocht.
The dew is heavy tonight.
Fliuchadh mo bhróga sa drúcht.
My shoes got wet in the dew.
Bhí braonta drúchta ag lonrú sa ghrian.
Drops of dew were shining in the sun.
D'imigh an drúcht nuair a d'éirigh an ghrian.
The dew disappeared when the sun rose.
Shiúil na páistí cosnochta tríd an drúcht.
The children walked barefoot through the dew.
Bhí an féar fliuch le drúcht.
The grass was wet with dew.
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Dew in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dew?
The Irish for dew is drúcht (pronounced “drookht”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce drúcht in Irish?
Drúcht is said like “drookht” (IPA /d̪ˠɾˠuːxt̪ˠ/).
Does drúcht have a plural?
No plural form is given for drúcht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drúcht change to dhrúcht or ndrúcht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drúcht becomes mo dhrúcht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrúcht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between drúcht and sioc?
Drúcht is dew, liquid drops of water, while sioc is frost, which forms when it is cold enough to freeze.
