HeyRuaHow to say “dormitory” in Irish
- Irish:
- dórtúr
- English:
- dormitory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOHR-toor” /ˈd̪ˠoːɾˠt̪ˠuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- dórtúir (dormitories)
- Genitive singular:
- dórtúir, an dórtúir (e.g. doras an dórtúir, the door of the dormitory)
- Genitive plural:
- dórtúr, na ndórtúr (e.g. glanadh na ndórtúr, cleaning the dormitories)
What does “dórtúr” mean?
- dormitory
- A large room with many beds where people sleep, especially in a school, hostel or monastery.Also: dorm, sleeping quarters, bunkroom.
“Dórtúr” with the article
The plural of dormitory in Irish is dórtúir. Here is dórtúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dórtúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dórtúr, the Irish word for dormitory.
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Dormitory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dormitory?
The Irish for dormitory is dórtúr (pronounced “DOHR-toor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dórtúir.
How do you pronounce dórtúr in Irish?
Dórtúr is said like “DOHR-toor” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːɾˠt̪ˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of dormitory in Irish?
The plural of dórtúr is dórtúir; with the article, na dórtúir means “the dormitories”. The genitive plural is dórtúr, as in glanadh na ndórtúr (cleaning the dormitories).
Why does dórtúr change to dhórtúr or ndórtúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dórtúr becomes mo dhórtúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndórtúr (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for dormitory?
Yes, 'suanlios' is also used for a dormitory, but 'dórtúr' is the usual word, for example in a boarding school or hostel.
