HeyRuaHow to say “dramatist” in Irish
- Irish:
- drámadóir
- English:
- dramatist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRAW-muh-dohr” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɑːmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- drámadóirí (dramatists)
- Genitive singular:
- drámadóra, an drámadóra (e.g. saothar an drámadóra, the playwright's work)
- Genitive plural:
- drámadóirí, na ndrámadóirí (e.g. cumann na ndrámadóirí, the playwrights' society)
What does “drámadóir” mean?
- dramatist
- A person who writes plays for the stage, radio or screen.Also: playwright, dramaturge, play writer.
“Drámadóir” with the article
The plural of dramatist in Irish is drámadóirí. Here is drámadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drámadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drámadóir, the Irish word for dramatist.
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Dramatist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dramatist?
The Irish for dramatist is drámadóir (pronounced “DRAW-muh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drámadóirí.
How do you pronounce drámadóir in Irish?
Drámadóir is said like “DRAW-muh-dohr” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɑːmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of dramatist in Irish?
The plural of drámadóir is drámadóirí; with the article, na drámadóirí means “the dramatists”. The genitive plural is drámadóirí, as in cumann na ndrámadóirí (the playwrights' society).
Why does drámadóir change to dhrámadóir or ndrámadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drámadóir becomes mo dhrámadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrámadóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'drámadóir' and 'scríbhneoir'?
A 'drámadóir' writes plays specifically, while 'scríbhneoir' is any writer. The word comes from 'dráma', a play.
