HeyRuaHow to say “nature” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúlra
- English:
- nature
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOOL-ruh” /ˈd̪ˠuːlˠɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- dúlra, an dúlra (e.g. áilleacht an dúlra, the beauty of nature)
What does “dúlra” mean?
- nature
- The natural world, including plants, animals, landscapes and natural forces, as opposed to things made by people.Also: natural world, the outdoors, wildlife.
Other Irish words for nature: nádúr (nature)
“Dúlra” with the article
Here is dúlra after the article (an t-alt).
“Dúlra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúlra, the Irish word for nature.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Nature in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nature?
The Irish for nature is dúlra (pronounced “DOOL-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dúlra in Irish?
Dúlra is said like “DOOL-ruh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːlˠɾˠə/).
Does dúlra have a plural?
No plural form is given for dúlra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dúlra change to dhúlra or ndúlra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúlra becomes mo dhúlra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúlra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dúlra' and 'nádúr'?
'Dúlra' means nature as the natural world (plants, animals, landscape), while 'nádúr' usually means the nature or character of a person or thing, e.g. 'is é a nádúr é'.
