HeyRuaHow to say “gum” in Irish
- Irish:
- drandal
- English:
- gum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRAN-dul” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠan̪ˠd̪ˠəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- drandail (gums)
- Genitive singular:
- drandail, an drandail (e.g. galar an drandail, disease of the gum)
- Genitive plural:
- drandal, na ndrandal (e.g. dath na ndrandal, the colour of the gums)
What does “drandal” mean?
- gum
- The firm pink flesh in the mouth around the base of the teeth.Also: gums, gingiva.
Other Irish words for gum: guma (gum)
“Drandal” with the article
The plural of gum in Irish is drandail. Here is drandal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drandal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drandal, the Irish word for gum.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gum?
The Irish for gum is drandal (pronounced “DRAN-dul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drandail.
How do you pronounce drandal in Irish?
Drandal is said like “DRAN-dul” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠan̪ˠd̪ˠəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of gum in Irish?
The plural of drandal is drandail; with the article, na drandail means “the gums”. The genitive plural is drandal, as in dath na ndrandal (the colour of the gums).
Why does drandal change to dhrandal or ndrandal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drandal becomes mo dhrandal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrandal (eclipsis).
Does 'drandal' mean chewing gum?
No, 'drandal' is the gum in your mouth; chewing gum is 'guma coganta'.
What does 'ag drannadh' have to do with it?
'Drannadh' means snarling or baring the teeth, a related idea, but the gum itself is 'drandal'.
