HeyRuaHow to say “slug” in Irish
- Irish:
- drúchtín
- English:
- slug, dewdrop
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DROOKH-teen” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠuːxtʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- drúchtíní (slugs)
- Genitive singular:
- drúchtín, an drúchtín (e.g. rian an drúchtín, the trail of the slug)
- Genitive plural:
- drúchtíní, na ndrúchtíní (e.g. rian na ndrúchtíní, the slugs' trail)
What does “drúchtín” mean?
“Drúchtín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- slug
- A small slimy creature like a snail without a shell, often seen in damp gardens.Also: garden slug, white slug.
1 other meaning: dewdrop
- 2dewdrop
- A small drop of dew, or light dew on grass.Also: dew, drop of dew.
“Drúchtín” with the article
The plural of slug in Irish is drúchtíní. Here is drúchtín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Drúchtín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drúchtín, the Irish word for slug.
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Slug in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slug?
The Irish for slug is drúchtín (pronounced “DROOKH-teen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is drúchtíní. Depending on context it can also mean dewdrop.
How do you pronounce drúchtín in Irish?
Drúchtín is said like “DROOKH-teen” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠuːxtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of slug in Irish?
The plural of drúchtín is drúchtíní; with the article, na drúchtíní means “the slugs”. The genitive plural is drúchtíní, as in rian na ndrúchtíní (the slugs' trail).
Does drúchtín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Drúchtín can mean slug or dewdrop, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does drúchtín change to dhrúchtín or ndrúchtín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drúchtín becomes mo dhrúchtín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrúchtín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between drúchtín and seilide?
A seilide is a snail with a shell, while a drúchtín is a slug, which has no shell; the slug is also called seilide gan bhlaosc.
