HeyRuaHow to say “meteorite” in Irish
- Irish:
- dreigít
- English:
- meteorite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DREG-eetch” /ˈdʲɾʲɛɟiːtʲ/
- Plural:
- dreigítí (meteorites)
- Genitive singular:
- dreigíte, na dreigíte (e.g. meáchan na dreigíte, the weight of the meteorite)
- Genitive plural:
- dreigítí, na ndreigítí (e.g. bailiúchán na ndreigítí, the collection of the meteorites)
What does “dreigít” mean?
- meteorite
- A piece of rock or metal from space that has fallen to the earth's surface.Also: meteor stone, space rock.
“Dreigít” with the article
The plural of meteorite in Irish is dreigítí. Here is dreigít after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dreigít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dreigít, the Irish word for meteorite.
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Meteorite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for meteorite?
The Irish for meteorite is dreigít (pronounced “DREG-eetch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dreigítí.
How do you pronounce dreigít in Irish?
Dreigít is said like “DREG-eetch” (IPA /ˈdʲɾʲɛɟiːtʲ/).
What is the plural of meteorite in Irish?
The plural of dreigít is dreigítí; with the article, na dreigítí means “the meteorites”. The genitive plural is dreigítí, as in bailiúchán na ndreigítí (the collection of the meteorites).
Why does dreigít change to dhreigít or ndreigít?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dreigít becomes mo dhreigít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndreigít (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dreige and dreigít?
Dreige is a meteor, the streak of light in the sky, while dreigít is the meteorite that actually reaches the ground.
