HeyRuaHow to say “dumpling” in Irish
- Irish:
- domplagán
- English:
- dumpling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DUM-pluh-gawn” /ˈd̪ˠɔmˠpˠl̪ˠəɡaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- domplagáin
- Genitive singular:
- domplagáin, an domplagáin (e.g. taos an domplagáin, the dumpling dough)
- Genitive plural:
- domplagán, na ndomplagán (e.g. pláta domplagán, a plate of dumplings)
What does “domplagán” mean?
- dumpling
- A small ball of dough cooked in boiling water, soup or stew, or a pudding of fruit wrapped in pastry.Also: apple dumpling, suet dumpling.
“Domplagán” with the article
The plural of dumpling in Irish is domplagáin. Here is domplagán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Domplagán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using domplagán, the Irish word for dumpling.
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Dumpling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dumpling?
The Irish for dumpling is domplagán (pronounced “DUM-pluh-gawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is domplagáin.
How do you pronounce domplagán in Irish?
Domplagán is said like “DUM-pluh-gawn” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔmˠpˠl̪ˠəɡaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of dumpling in Irish?
The plural of domplagán is domplagáin; with the article, it is na domplagáin. The genitive plural is domplagán, as in pláta domplagán (a plate of dumplings).
Why does domplagán change to dhomplagán or ndomplagán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) domplagán becomes mo dhomplagán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndomplagán (eclipsis).
Is 'domplagán' the same as 'maróg'?
No: 'domplagán' is a dumpling, while 'maróg' is a pudding, such as 'maróg Nollag' (Christmas pudding).
