HeyRuaHow to say “sandhill” in Irish
- Irish:
- dumhach
- English:
- sandhill, sandy ground
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-akh” /ˈd̪ˠuːəx/
- Plural:
- dumhcha (sandhills)
- Genitive singular:
- duimhche, na duimhche (e.g. barr na duimhche, the top of the sandhill)
- Genitive plural:
- dumhcha, na ndumhcha (e.g. féar na ndumhcha, the grass of the dunes)
What does “dumhach” mean?
“Dumhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sandhill
- A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually near the sea.Also: dune, sand dune, sandbank.
1 other meaning: sandy ground
- 2sandy ground
- An area of sandy land by the shore, such as links.Also: links, sand links, sandy land.
“Dumhach” with the article
The plural of sandhill in Irish is dumhcha. Here is dumhach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dumhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dumhach, the Irish word for sandhill.
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Sandhill in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sandhill?
The Irish for sandhill is dumhach (pronounced “DOO-akh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dumhcha. Depending on context it can also mean sandy ground.
How do you pronounce dumhach in Irish?
Dumhach is said like “DOO-akh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːəx/).
What is the plural of sandhill in Irish?
The plural of dumhach is dumhcha; with the article, na dumhcha means “the sandhills”. The genitive plural is dumhcha, as in féar na ndumhcha (the grass of the dunes).
Does dumhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dumhach can mean sandhill or sandy ground, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dumhach change to dhumhach or ndumhach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dumhach becomes mo dhumhach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndumhach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dumhach' and 'dumha'?
'Dumhach' is a sandhill or dune, while 'dumha' is a mound or burial tumulus, not necessarily of sand.
