HeyRuaHow to say “dock” in Irish
- Irish:
- duga
- English:
- dock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DUG-uh” /ˈd̪ˠʊɡə/
- Plural:
- dugaí (docks)
- Genitive singular:
- duga, an duga (e.g. geata an duga, the gate of the dock)
- Genitive plural:
- dugaí, na ndugaí (e.g. oibrithe na ndugaí, the dock workers)
What does “duga” mean?
- dock
- An enclosed area of water in a port where ships are loaded, unloaded or repaired.Also: docks, shipyard dock, harbour dock.
Other Irish words for dock: copóg (dock)
“Duga” with the article
The plural of dock in Irish is dugaí. Here is duga after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Duga” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duga, the Irish word for dock.
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Dock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dock?
The Irish for dock is duga (pronounced “DUG-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dugaí.
How do you pronounce duga in Irish?
Duga is said like “DUG-uh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠʊɡə/).
What is the plural of dock in Irish?
The plural of duga is dugaí; with the article, na dugaí means “the docks”. The genitive plural is dugaí, as in oibrithe na ndugaí (the dock workers).
Why does duga change to dhuga or nduga?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duga becomes mo dhuga (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduga (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'duga' and 'céibh'?
A 'duga' is an enclosed basin of water where ships berth or are repaired, while a 'céibh' is a quay or pier built along the water. A dock worker is a 'dugaire'.
