HeyRuaHow to say “group” in Irish
- Irish:
- drong
- English:
- group, faction, throng
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “drung” /d̪ˠɾˠʊŋ/
- Plural:
- dronganna (groups)
- Genitive singular:
- droinge, na droinge (e.g. ceannaire na droinge, leader of the group)
- Genitive plural:
- dronganna, na ndronganna (e.g. cearta dronganna éagsúla, rights of various groups)
What does “drong” mean?
“Drong” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- group
- A body or set of people considered together, often a particular section of a larger population.Also: body of people, set, section.
2 other meanings: faction or throng
“Drong” with the article
The plural of group in Irish is dronganna. Here is drong after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drong” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drong, the Irish word for group.
Other nouns in Irish
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Group in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for group?
The Irish for group is drong (pronounced “drung”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dronganna. Depending on context it can also mean faction or throng.
How do you pronounce drong in Irish?
Drong is said like “drung” (IPA /d̪ˠɾˠʊŋ/).
What is the plural of group in Irish?
The plural of drong is dronganna; with the article, na dronganna means “the groups”. The genitive plural is dronganna, as in cearta dronganna éagsúla (rights of various groups).
Does drong have more than one meaning?
Yes. Drong can mean group, faction or throng, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does drong change to dhrong or ndrong?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drong becomes mo dhrong (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrong (eclipsis).
What is the difference between drong and dream?
Both mean a group of people; dream is more common in speech, while drong often suggests a section or faction, as in 'drong den phobal' (a section of the community).
Can drong mean 'some'?
Yes, 'drong acu' can mean 'some of them', referring to a portion of a group.
