HeyRuaHow to say “magic” in Irish
- Irish:
- draíodóireacht
- English:
- magic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DREE-uh-dohr-ukht” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- draíodóireachta, na draíodóireachta (e.g. leabhar draíodóireachta, a book of magic)
What does “draíodóireacht” mean?
- magic
- The practice of magic, sorcery or wizardry, especially as done by a druid or magician.Also: sorcery, wizardry, druidry, witchcraft.
Other Irish words for magic: draíocht (magic), draíochtach (magical)
“Draíodóireacht” with the article
Here is draíodóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Draíodóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using draíodóireacht, the Irish word for magic.
Other nouns in Irish
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Magic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for magic?
The Irish for magic is draíodóireacht (pronounced “DREE-uh-dohr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce draíodóireacht in Irish?
Draíodóireacht is said like “DREE-uh-dohr-ukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠiːd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does draíodóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for draíodóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does draíodóireacht change to dhraíodóireacht or ndraíodóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) draíodóireacht becomes mo dhraíodóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndraíodóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between draíodóireacht and draíocht?
Draíocht is the usual everyday word for magic or enchantment, while draíodóireacht stresses the practice of magic or sorcery, the work of a draíodóir (magician).
