HeyRuaHow to say “play” in Irish
- Irish:
- dráma
- English:
- play, drama
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRAW-muh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɑːmˠə/
- Plural:
- drámaí (plays)
- Genitive singular:
- dráma, an dráma (e.g. teideal an dráma, the title of the play)
- Genitive plural:
- drámaí, na ndrámaí (e.g. léiriú na ndrámaí, the staging of the plays)
What does “dráma” mean?
“Dráma” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- play
- A story written to be performed by actors on a stage, on radio or on television.Also: drama, stage play, theatre piece.
“Dráma” with the article
The plural of play in Irish is drámaí. Here is dráma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dráma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dráma, the Irish word for play.
Other nouns in Irish
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Play in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for play?
The Irish for play is dráma (pronounced “DRAW-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drámaí. Depending on context it can also mean drama.
How do you pronounce dráma in Irish?
Dráma is said like “DRAW-muh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɑːmˠə/).
What is the plural of play in Irish?
The plural of dráma is drámaí; with the article, na drámaí means “the plays”. The genitive plural is drámaí, as in léiriú na ndrámaí (the staging of the plays).
Does dráma have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dráma can mean play or drama, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dráma change to dhráma or ndráma?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dráma becomes mo dhráma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndráma (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dráma' and 'drámaíocht'?
'Dráma' is an individual play, while 'drámaíocht' is drama as an art form or activity, e.g. 'Is maith liom drámaíocht' (I like drama).
How do I say 'to put on a play'?
Say 'dráma a léiriú' or 'dráma a chur ar stáitse'.
