HeyRuaHow to say “ridge” in Irish
- Irish:
- dromlach
- English:
- ridge, back
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRUM-lukh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔmˠl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- dromlaigh (ridges)
- Genitive singular:
- dromlaigh, an dromlaigh (e.g. barr an dromlaigh, the top of the ridge)
- Genitive plural:
- dromlach, na ndromlach (e.g. barr na ndromlach, the top of the ridges)
What does “dromlach” mean?
“Dromlach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ridge
- A long, narrow raised stretch of high ground, such as the top of a hill or mountain range.Also: mountain ridge, crest, range.
1 other meaning: back
- 2back
- The back or spine of a person or animal, especially its ridged upper line.Also: spine, backbone, dorsal ridge.
Other Irish words for ridge: iomaire (ridge)
“Dromlach” with the article
The plural of ridge in Irish is dromlaigh. Here is dromlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dromlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dromlach, the Irish word for ridge.
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Ridge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ridge?
The Irish for ridge is dromlach (pronounced “DRUM-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dromlaigh. Depending on context it can also mean back.
How do you pronounce dromlach in Irish?
Dromlach is said like “DRUM-lukh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔmˠl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of ridge in Irish?
The plural of dromlach is dromlaigh; with the article, na dromlaigh means “the ridges”. The genitive plural is dromlach, as in barr na ndromlach (the top of the ridges).
Does dromlach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dromlach can mean ridge or back, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dromlach change to dhromlach or ndromlach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dromlach becomes mo dhromlach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndromlach (eclipsis).
How is 'dromlach' different from 'droim'?
'Droim' is the everyday word for the back of a body or a ridge in general, while 'dromlach' usually means a long ridge of high ground, as in 'dromlach sléibhe'.
