HeyRuaHow to say “dram” in Irish
- Irish:
- dram
- English:
- dram
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “drawm” /d̪ˠɾˠɑmˠ/
- Plural:
- dramanna (drams)
- Genitive singular:
- drama, an drama (e.g. blas an drama, the taste of the dram)
- Genitive plural:
- dramanna, na ndramanna (e.g. blas na ndramanna, the taste of the drams)
What does “dram” mean?
- dram
- A small drink of spirits, especially whiskey.Also: drink, tot, shot of whiskey, nip.
“Dram” with the article
The plural of dram in Irish is dramanna. Here is dram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dram, the Irish word for dram.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dram in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dram?
The Irish for dram is dram (pronounced “drawm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dramanna.
How do you pronounce dram in Irish?
Dram is said like “drawm” (IPA /d̪ˠɾˠɑmˠ/).
What is the plural of dram in Irish?
The plural of dram is dramanna; with the article, na dramanna means “the drams”. The genitive plural is dramanna, as in blas na ndramanna (the taste of the drams).
Why does dram change to dhram or ndram?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dram becomes mo dhram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndram (eclipsis).
Is 'dram' the same as 'deoch'?
No, 'deoch' is any drink, while 'dram' is specifically a small measure of spirits, such as 'dram fuisce'.
