Foundation in Irish (Dúshraith): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for foundation?

The Irish for foundation is dúshraith (pronounced “DOO-hrah”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dúshraitheanna. Depending on context it can also mean basis.

Q: What is the plural of foundation in Irish?

The plural of dúshraith is dúshraitheanna; with the article, na dúshraitheanna means “the foundations”. The genitive plural is dúshraitheanna, as in costas na ndúshraitheanna (the cost of the foundations).

Q: Does dúshraith have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dúshraith can mean foundation or basis, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “foundation” in Irish

Irish:: dúshraith
English:: foundation, basis
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “DOO-hrah” /ˈd̪ˠuːˌhɾˠa/

Various forms

Plural:: dúshraitheanna (foundations)
Genitive singular:: dúshraithe, na dúshraithe (e.g. leagan na dúshraithe, laying of the foundation)
Genitive plural:: dúshraitheanna, na ndúshraitheanna (e.g. costas na ndúshraitheanna, the cost of the foundations)

What does “dúshraith” mean?

“Dúshraith” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

foundation: The solid base on which a building or structure rests.Also: base, foundations, groundwork.

1 other meaning: basis

2basis: The underlying principle or substratum on which something such as an idea, system or argument is founded.Also: substratum, underpinning, fundamental.

“Dúshraith” with the article

The plural of foundation in Irish is dúshraitheanna. Here is dúshraith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dúshraith

the foundation

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na dúshraitheanna

the foundations

Plural: no change after na

“Dúshraith” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dúshraith, the Irish word for foundation.

Leagadh dúshraith an tí nua inné.

The foundation of the new house was laid yesterday.

Tá an dúshraith láidir go leor.

The foundation is strong enough.

Bhí scoilteanna sa dúshraith tar éis na tuile.

There were cracks in the foundation after the flood.

Thóg siad na ballaí ar dhúshraith chloiche.

They built the walls on a stone foundation.

Is é an t-oideachas dúshraith na sochaí.

Education is the foundation of society.

Caithfear na dúshraitheanna a dheisiú ar dtús.

The foundations will have to be repaired first.

Níl aon dúshraith faoin scéal sin.

There is no basis to that story.

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Foundation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for foundation?

The Irish for foundation is dúshraith (pronounced “DOO-hrah”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dúshraitheanna. Depending on context it can also mean basis.

How do you pronounce dúshraith in Irish?

Dúshraith is said like “DOO-hrah” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːˌhɾˠa/).

What is the plural of foundation in Irish?

The plural of dúshraith is dúshraitheanna; with the article, na dúshraitheanna means “the foundations”. The genitive plural is dúshraitheanna, as in costas na ndúshraitheanna (the cost of the foundations).

Does dúshraith have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dúshraith can mean foundation or basis, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does dúshraith change to dhúshraith or ndúshraith?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúshraith becomes mo dhúshraith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúshraith (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'dúshraith' and 'bunús'?

'Dúshraith' is mainly a physical foundation of a building, used figuratively too, while 'bunús' means origin or basis in a more abstract sense.

Foundation in Irish (Dúshraith): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage