HeyRuaHow to say “oak grove” in Irish
- Irish:
- doire
- English:
- oak grove
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DIR-uh” /ˈd̪ˠɪɾʲə/
- Plural:
- doirí (oak groves)
- Genitive singular:
- doire, an doire (e.g. crainn an doire, the trees of the grove)
- Genitive plural:
- doirí, na ndoirí (e.g. ceantar na ndoirí, the district of the oak groves)
What does “doire” mean?
- oak grove
- A small wood or grove, especially of oak trees.Also: grove, oakwood, wood, thicket.
“Doire” with the article
The plural of oak grove in Irish is doirí. Here is doire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Doire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using doire, the Irish word for oak grove.
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Oak grove in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oak grove?
The Irish for oak grove is doire (pronounced “DIR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is doirí.
How do you pronounce doire in Irish?
Doire is said like “DIR-uh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɪɾʲə/).
What is the plural of oak grove in Irish?
The plural of doire is doirí; with the article, na doirí means “the oak groves”. The genitive plural is doirí, as in ceantar na ndoirí (the district of the oak groves).
Why does doire change to dhoire or ndoire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) doire becomes mo dhoire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndoire (eclipsis).
Is 'doire' connected to the name Derry?
Yes, Doire (Derry) and many place names such as Doire Cholmcille come from 'doire', an oak grove.
How does 'doire' differ from 'coill'?
'Coill' is the general word for a wood, while 'doire' is a smaller grove, traditionally of oaks.
