HeyRuaHow to say “door” in Irish
- Irish:
- doras
- English:
- door, doorway
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DUR-us” /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- doirse (doors)
- Genitive singular:
- dorais, an dorais (e.g. eochair an dorais, the door key)
- Genitive plural:
- doirse, na ndoirse (e.g. dathanna na ndoirse, the colours of the doors)
What does “doras” mean?
“Doras” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- door
- A hinged or sliding panel that opens and closes the entrance to a building, room or vehicle.Also: front door, back door, gate.
1 other meaning: doorway
- 2doorway
- The opening or entrance in a wall where a door is fitted.Also: entrance, threshold.
Other Irish words for door: comhla (door leaf)
“Doras” with the article
The plural of door in Irish is doirse. Here is doras after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Doras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using doras, the Irish word for door.
Other nouns in Irish
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Door in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for door?
The Irish for door is doras (pronounced “DUR-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is doirse. Depending on context it can also mean doorway.
How do you pronounce doras in Irish?
Doras is said like “DUR-us” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of door in Irish?
The plural of doras is doirse; with the article, na doirse means “the doors”. The genitive plural is doirse, as in dathanna na ndoirse (the colours of the doors).
Does doras have more than one meaning?
Yes. Doras can mean door or doorway, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does doras change to dhoras or ndoras?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) doras becomes mo dhoras (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndoras (eclipsis).
How do I say 'next door' in Irish?
Use 'an teach béal dorais' for the house next door, or 'béal dorais' meaning next door, e.g. 'Tá siad ina gcónaí béal dorais.'
What does 'cuir an doras ort' mean?
It is an idiom meaning 'close the door behind you', literally 'put the door on you'.
