HeyRuaHow to say “drummer” in Irish
- Irish:
- drumadóir
- English:
- drummer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRUM-uh-dohr” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- drumadóirí (drummers)
- Genitive singular:
- drumadóra, an drumadóra (e.g. drumaí an drumadóra, the drummer's drums)
- Genitive plural:
- drumadóirí, na ndrumadóirí (e.g. cumann drumadóirí, a drummers' association)
What does “drumadóir” mean?
- drummer
- A person who plays a drum or drums, for example in a band or group.Also: drum player, percussionist.
“Drumadóir” with the article
The plural of drummer in Irish is drumadóirí. Here is drumadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drumadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drumadóir, the Irish word for drummer.
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Drummer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for drummer?
The Irish for drummer is drumadóir (pronounced “DRUM-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drumadóirí.
How do you pronounce drumadóir in Irish?
Drumadóir is said like “DRUM-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠʊmˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of drummer in Irish?
The plural of drumadóir is drumadóirí; with the article, na drumadóirí means “the drummers”. The genitive plural is drumadóirí, as in cumann drumadóirí (a drummers' association).
Why does drumadóir change to dhrumadóir or ndrumadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drumadóir becomes mo dhrumadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrumadóir (eclipsis).
What do you call someone who plays the bodhrán?
A bodhrán player is usually called 'bodhránaí', while 'drumadóir' is the general word for a drummer.
