HeyRuaHow to say “dump” in Irish
- Irish:
- dumpa
- English:
- dump
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DUM-puh” /ˈd̪ˠʊmˠpˠə/
- Plural:
- dumpaí (dumps)
- Genitive singular:
- dumpa, an dumpa (e.g. geata an dumpa, the gate of the dump)
- Genitive plural:
- dumpaí, na ndumpaí (e.g. líon na ndumpaí, the number of dumps)
What does “dumpa” mean?
- dump
- A place where rubbish or waste is thrown and left.Also: rubbish dump, tip, landfill.
Other Irish words for dump: dumpáil (dump)
“Dumpa” with the article
The plural of dump in Irish is dumpaí. Here is dumpa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dumpa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dumpa, the Irish word for dump.
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Dump in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dump?
The Irish for dump is dumpa (pronounced “DUM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dumpaí.
How do you pronounce dumpa in Irish?
Dumpa is said like “DUM-puh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠʊmˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of dump in Irish?
The plural of dumpa is dumpaí; with the article, na dumpaí means “the dumps”. The genitive plural is dumpaí, as in líon na ndumpaí (the number of dumps).
Why does dumpa change to dhumpa or ndumpa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dumpa becomes mo dhumpa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndumpa (eclipsis).
What is the usual word for the rubbish itself?
The rubbish is 'bruscar' or 'dramhaíl', while 'dumpa' is the place where it is dumped.
