HeyRuaHow to say “drug” in Irish
- Irish:
- druga
- English:
- drug
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRUG-uh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠʊɡə/
- Plural:
- drugaí (drugs)
- Genitive singular:
- druga, an druga (e.g. ródháileog druga, an overdose of a drug)
- Genitive plural:
- drugaí, na ndrugaí (e.g. fadhb na ndrugaí, the drugs problem)
What does “druga” mean?
“Druga” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- drug
- A substance, especially an illegal or narcotic one, that people take for its effect on the mind or body.Also: narcotic, illegal drug, dope.
1 other meaning:
- 2drug
- A medicine or chemical substance used to treat illness.Also: medicine, medication.
“Druga” with the article
The plural of drug in Irish is drugaí. Here is druga after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Druga” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using druga, the Irish word for drug.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Drug in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for drug?
The Irish for drug is druga (pronounced “DRUG-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drugaí.
How do you pronounce druga in Irish?
Druga is said like “DRUG-uh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠʊɡə/).
What is the plural of drug in Irish?
The plural of druga is drugaí; with the article, na drugaí means “the drugs”. The genitive plural is drugaí, as in fadhb na ndrugaí (the drugs problem).
Why does druga change to dhruga or ndruga?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) druga becomes mo dhruga (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndruga (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'druga' and 'cógas'?
'Druga' usually means a drug, often an illegal one, while 'cógas' is the usual word for a medicine or medication.
