HeyRuaHow to say “drill” in Irish
- Irish:
- druilire
- English:
- drill
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRIL-ir-uh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɪlʲəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- druilirí (drills)
- Genitive singular:
- druilire, an druilire (e.g. giotán an druilire, the bit of the drill)
- Genitive plural:
- druilirí, na ndruilirí (e.g. giotáin na ndruilirí, the bits of the drills)
What does “druilire” mean?
- drill
- A tool or machine for boring holes in wood, metal, stone or similar material.Also: power drill, boring tool, electric drill.
Other Irish words for drill: toll (bore), drill (drill), druil (drill)
“Druilire” with the article
The plural of drill in Irish is druilirí. Here is druilire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Druilire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using druilire, 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 druilire (pronounced “DRIL-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is druilirí.
How do you pronounce druilire in Irish?
Druilire is said like “DRIL-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɪlʲəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of drill in Irish?
The plural of druilire is druilirí; with the article, na druilirí means “the drills”. The genitive plural is druilirí, as in giotáin na ndruilirí (the bits of the drills).
Why does druilire change to dhruilire or ndruilire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) druilire becomes mo dhruilire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndruilire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'druilire' and 'druileáil'?
'Druilire' is the tool, a drill, while 'druileáil' is the act of drilling, as in 'ag druileáil poll' (drilling holes).
