HeyRuaHow to say “gangster” in Irish
- Irish:
- drongadóir
- English:
- gangster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRUNG-uh-dohr” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠʊŋɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- drongadóirí (gangsters)
- Genitive singular:
- drongadóra, an drongadóra (e.g. carr an drongadóra, the gangster's car)
- Genitive plural:
- drongadóirí, na ndrongadóirí (e.g. saol na ndrongadóirí, the life of gangsters)
What does “drongadóir” mean?
- gangster
- A member of a gang of criminals.Also: mobster, gang member, racketeer.
“Drongadóir” with the article
The plural of gangster in Irish is drongadóirí. Here is drongadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drongadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drongadóir, the Irish word for gangster.
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Gangster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gangster?
The Irish for gangster is drongadóir (pronounced “DRUNG-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drongadóirí.
How do you pronounce drongadóir in Irish?
Drongadóir is said like “DRUNG-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠʊŋɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of gangster in Irish?
The plural of drongadóir is drongadóirí; with the article, na drongadóirí means “the gangsters”. The genitive plural is drongadóirí, as in saol na ndrongadóirí (the life of gangsters).
Why does drongadóir change to dhrongadóir or ndrongadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drongadóir becomes mo dhrongadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrongadóir (eclipsis).
What word is drongadóir based on?
It comes from drong, meaning a gang or band of people, plus the agent suffix -adóir, so a drongadóir is a member of a drong.
