HeyRuaHow to say “sink” in Irish
- Irish:
- doirteal
- English:
- sink
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DIR-tyuhl” /ˈd̪ˠɪɾʲtʲəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- doirtil (sinks)
- Genitive singular:
- doirtil, an doirtil (e.g. sconna an doirtil, the sink tap)
- Genitive plural:
- doirteal, na ndoirteal (e.g. poll na ndoirteal, the plughole of the sinks)
What does “doirteal” mean?
- sink
- A fixed basin with taps and a drain, used for washing dishes or washing yourself.Also: kitchen sink, basin, washbasin.
Other Irish words for sink: doirteán (sink)
“Doirteal” with the article
The plural of sink in Irish is doirtil. Here is doirteal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Doirteal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using doirteal, the Irish word for sink.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sink in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sink?
The Irish for sink is doirteal (pronounced “DIR-tyuhl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is doirtil.
How do you pronounce doirteal in Irish?
Doirteal is said like “DIR-tyuhl” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɪɾʲtʲəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of sink in Irish?
The plural of doirteal is doirtil; with the article, na doirtil means “the sinks”. The genitive plural is doirteal, as in poll na ndoirteal (the plughole of the sinks).
Why does doirteal change to dhoirteal or ndoirteal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) doirteal becomes mo dhoirteal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndoirteal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'doirteal' and 'báisín'?
'Doirteal' is a fixed sink with a drain, as in a kitchen, while 'báisín' is a basin or bowl, which may be portable.
