HeyRuaHow to say “hurry” in Irish
- Irish:
- driopás
- English:
- hurry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRIP-awss” /ˈdʲɾʲɪpˠɑːsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- driopáis, an driopáis (e.g. le teann driopáis, out of sheer haste)
What does “driopás” mean?
- hurry
- Haste or flurry, especially a confused or fussy rush to get something done.Also: haste, flurry, bustle, fuss.
Other Irish words for hurry: deifir (hurry), brostaigh (hurry), deabhadh (hurry), dithneas (haste)
“Driopás” with the article
Here is driopás after the article (an t-alt).
“Driopás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using driopás, the Irish word for hurry.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hurry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hurry?
The Irish for hurry is driopás (pronounced “DRIP-awss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce driopás in Irish?
Driopás is said like “DRIP-awss” (IPA /ˈdʲɾʲɪpˠɑːsˠ/).
Does driopás have a plural?
No plural form is given for driopás in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does driopás change to dhriopás or ndriopás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) driopás becomes mo dhriopás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndriopás (eclipsis).
How is 'driopás' different from 'deifir'?
'Deifir' is the ordinary word for hurry, while 'driopás' suggests a flustered, fussy haste, as in 'Bhí driopás uirthi'.
