HeyRuaHow to say “drifter” in Irish
- Irish:
- driftéar
- English:
- drifter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRIF-tyair” /ˈdʲɾʲɪfʲtʲeːɾ/
- Plural:
- driftéir (drifters)
- Genitive singular:
- driftéir, an driftéir (e.g. criú an driftéir, the crew of the drifter)
- Genitive plural:
- driftéar, na ndriftéar (e.g. cabhlach na ndriftéar, the drifter fleet)
What does “driftéar” mean?
- drifter
- A fishing boat that fishes with drift nets.Also: drift-net boat, fishing boat, drift boat.
“Driftéar” with the article
The plural of drifter in Irish is driftéir. Here is driftéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Driftéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using driftéar, the Irish word for drifter.
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Drifter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for drifter?
The Irish for drifter is driftéar (pronounced “DRIF-tyair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is driftéir.
How do you pronounce driftéar in Irish?
Driftéar is said like “DRIF-tyair” (IPA /ˈdʲɾʲɪfʲtʲeːɾ/).
What is the plural of drifter in Irish?
The plural of driftéar is driftéir; with the article, na driftéir means “the drifters”. The genitive plural is driftéar, as in cabhlach na ndriftéar (the drifter fleet).
Why does driftéar change to dhriftéar or ndriftéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) driftéar becomes mo dhriftéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndriftéar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between a driftéar and a trálaer?
A driftéar fishes with drift nets that float in the water, while a trálaer (trawler) drags a net along behind it.
Can driftéar mean a person who drifts aimlessly?
No, in Irish driftéar refers to the fishing boat; for an aimless person you would use a word such as fánaí.
