HeyRuaHow to say “pouring” in Irish
- Irish:
- doirteadh
- English:
- pouring, spilling, downpour
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- doirt, to pour (ag doirteadh, pouring)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOR-tchuh” /ˈd̪ˠɔɾʲtʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- doirte, an doirte (e.g. fuaim an doirte, the sound of the pouring)
What does “doirteadh” mean?
“Doirteadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pouring
- The verbal noun of the verb doirt: the act of pouring a liquid out.Also: pour, pouring out.
2 other meanings: spilling or downpour
- 2spilling
- The act of spilling or shedding a liquid, as in shedding blood or tears.Also: spill, shedding, bloodshed.
- 3downpour
- A heavy fall of rain, when rain pours down.Also: pouring rain, heavy rain.
Other Irish words for pouring: stealladh (pouring)
“Doirteadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, doirteadh means pouring: it is the verbal noun of the verb doirt (to pour). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Doirteadh” with the article
Here is doirteadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Doirteadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using doirteadh, the Irish word for pouring.
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Pouring in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pouring?
The Irish for pouring is doirteadh (pronounced “DOR-tchuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean spilling or downpour.
How do you pronounce doirteadh in Irish?
Doirteadh is said like “DOR-tchuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔɾʲtʲə/).
Does doirteadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for doirteadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does doirteadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Doirteadh can mean pouring, spilling or downpour, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does doirteadh change to dhoirteadh or ndoirteadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) doirteadh becomes mo dhoirteadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndoirteadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between doirteadh and sileadh?
Doirteadh is pouring or spilling a quantity of liquid out, while sileadh is a dripping or steady flowing, as in sileadh deor, the shedding of tears drop by drop.
How do I say 'bloodshed' in Irish?
Use doirteadh fola, literally 'spilling of blood'.
