HeyRuaHow to say “distillery” in Irish
- Irish:
- drioglann
- English:
- distillery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRIG-luhn” /ˈdʲɾʲɪɡlən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- drioglanna (distilleries)
- Genitive singular:
- drioglainne, na drioglainne (e.g. bainisteoir na drioglainne, manager of the distillery)
- Genitive plural:
- drioglann, na ndrioglann (e.g. úinéirí na ndrioglann, the owners of the distilleries)
What does “drioglann” mean?
- distillery
- A building or works where spirits such as whiskey are made by distilling.Also: whiskey distillery, still house.
“Drioglann” with the article
The plural of distillery in Irish is drioglanna. Here is drioglann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drioglann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drioglann, the Irish word for distillery.
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Distillery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for distillery?
The Irish for distillery is drioglann (pronounced “DRIG-luhn”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is drioglanna.
How do you pronounce drioglann in Irish?
Drioglann is said like “DRIG-luhn” (IPA /ˈdʲɾʲɪɡlən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of distillery in Irish?
The plural of drioglann is drioglanna; with the article, na drioglanna means “the distilleries”. The genitive plural is drioglann, as in úinéirí na ndrioglann (the owners of the distilleries).
Why does drioglann change to dhrioglann or ndrioglann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drioglann becomes mo dhrioglann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrioglann (eclipsis).
What is the difference between drioglann and grúdlann?
A drioglann distils spirits such as whiskey, while a grúdlann is a brewery where beer is made.
