Ladder in Irish (Dréimire): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for ladder?

The Irish for ladder is dréimire (pronounced “DRAY-mir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dréimirí. Depending on context it can also mean ladder (ranking).

Q: What is the plural of ladder in Irish?

The plural of dréimire is dréimirí; with the article, na dréimirí means “the ladders”. The genitive plural is dréimirí, as in barr na ndréimirí (the tops of the ladders).

Q: Does dréimire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dréimire can mean ladder or ladder (ranking), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “ladder” in Irish

Irish:: dréimire
English:: ladder, ladder (ranking)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “DRAY-mir-uh” /ˈdʲɾʲeːmʲəɾʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: dréimirí (ladders)
Genitive singular:: dréimire, an dréimire (e.g. barr an dréimire, the top of the ladder)
Genitive plural:: dréimirí, na ndréimirí (e.g. barr na ndréimirí, the tops of the ladders)

What does “dréimire” mean?

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

ladder: A piece of equipment with two long sides joined by rungs, used for climbing up or down.Also: stepladder, rope ladder.

1 other meaning: ladder (ranking)

2ladder (ranking): A ranked list or scale, such as a league table or a career ladder, that people move up or down.Also: ladder, ranking, league table.

“Dréimire” with the article

The plural of ladder in Irish is dréimirí. Here is dréimire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dréimire

the ladder

No change after an

na dréimirí

the ladders

Plural: no change after na

“Dréimire” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dréimire, the Irish word for ladder.

Tá dréimire ag teastáil uaim chun an díon a dheisiú.

I need a ladder to fix the roof.

Coinnigh an dréimire go daingean, le do thoil.

Hold the ladder steady, please.

Thit sé den dréimire inné.

He fell off the ladder yesterday.

Tá na dréimirí go léir sa scioból.

All the ladders are in the barn.

Fuair mo dheartháir mo dhréimire ar iasacht.

My brother borrowed my ladder.

Chuir sí an dréimire in aghaidh an bhalla.

She put the ladder against the wall.

Ná siúil faoi dhréimire, tá sé mí-ádhúil.

Don't walk under a ladder, it's unlucky.

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Ladder in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for ladder?

The Irish for ladder is dréimire (pronounced “DRAY-mir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dréimirí. Depending on context it can also mean ladder (ranking).

How do you pronounce dréimire in Irish?

Dréimire is said like “DRAY-mir-uh” (IPA /ˈdʲɾʲeːmʲəɾʲə/).

What is the plural of ladder in Irish?

The plural of dréimire is dréimirí; with the article, na dréimirí means “the ladders”. The genitive plural is dréimirí, as in barr na ndréimirí (the tops of the ladders).

Does dréimire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dréimire can mean ladder or ladder (ranking), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does dréimire change to dhréimire or ndréimire?

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

What is the difference between 'dréimire' and 'staighre'?

'Dréimire' is a movable ladder, while 'staighre' is a fixed staircase in a building.

What is a rung of a ladder in Irish?

A rung is 'runga' or 'céim', as in 'céim an dréimire'.

Ladder in Irish (Dréimire): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage