HeyRuaHow to say “dramatization” in Irish
- Irish:
- drámú
- English:
- dramatization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- drámaigh, to dramatize (ag drámú, dramatizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRAW-moo” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠaːmˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- drámaithe, an drámaithe (e.g. le linn an drámaithe, during the dramatization)
What does “drámú” mean?
- dramatization
- The verbal noun of drámaigh: the act of turning a story or event into a drama for stage, screen or radio.Also: dramatisation, dramatizing, adaptation for stage.
“Drámú” as a verbal noun
After ag, drámú means dramatizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb drámaigh (to dramatize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Drámú” with the article
Here is drámú after the article (an t-alt).
“Drámú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drámú, the Irish word for dramatization.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dramatization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dramatization?
The Irish for dramatization is drámú (pronounced “DRAW-moo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce drámú in Irish?
Drámú is said like “DRAW-moo” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠaːmˠuː/).
Does drámú have a plural?
No plural form is given for drámú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drámú change to dhrámú or ndrámú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drámú becomes mo dhrámú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrámú (eclipsis).
How is drámú different from dráma?
Dráma is the play or drama itself, while drámú is the act of dramatizing something, the verbal noun of drámaigh.
