HeyRuaHow to say “drill” in Irish
- Irish:
- drill
- English:
- drill
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “dril” /dɾʲiːlʲ/
- Plural:
- drilleanna (drills)
- Genitive singular:
- drille, na drille (e.g. giotán na drille, the drill bit)
- Genitive plural:
- drilleanna, na ndrilleanna (e.g. giotáin na ndrilleanna, the bits of the drills)
What does “drill” mean?
“Drill” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- drill
- A tool or machine for boring holes in wood, metal, stone or teeth.Also: boring tool, power drill, dental drill.
“Drill” with the article
The plural of drill in Irish is drilleanna. Here is drill after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drill” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drill, the Irish word for drill.
Other nouns in Irish
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Drill in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for drill?
The Irish for drill is drill (pronounced “dril”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is drilleanna.
How do you pronounce drill in Irish?
Drill is said like “dril” (IPA /dɾʲiːlʲ/).
What is the plural of drill in Irish?
The plural of drill is drilleanna; with the article, na drilleanna means “the drills”. The genitive plural is drilleanna, as in giotáin na ndrilleanna (the bits of the drills).
Why does drill change to dhrill or ndrill?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drill becomes mo dhrill (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrill (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to drill' a hole in Irish?
Use the verb druileáil, as in 'poll a dhruileáil', or 'poll a tholladh' with the verb toll.
