HeyRuaHow to say “straight line” in Irish
- Irish:
- dronlíne
- English:
- straight line
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRON-leen-yuh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔn̪ˠˌlʲiːnʲə/
- Plural:
- dronlínte (straight lines)
- Genitive singular:
- dronlíne, na dronlíne (e.g. fad na dronlíne, length of the straight line)
- Genitive plural:
- dronlínte, na ndronlínte (e.g. tarraingt dronlínte, drawing straight lines)
What does “dronlíne” mean?
- straight line
- A line that goes directly from one point to another without bending, especially in geometry.Also: right line, line.
“Dronlíne” with the article
The plural of straight line in Irish is dronlínte. Here is dronlíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dronlíne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dronlíne, the Irish word for straight line.
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Straight line in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for straight line?
The Irish for straight line is dronlíne (pronounced “DRON-leen-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dronlínte.
How do you pronounce dronlíne in Irish?
Dronlíne is said like “DRON-leen-yuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔn̪ˠˌlʲiːnʲə/).
What is the plural of straight line in Irish?
The plural of dronlíne is dronlínte; with the article, na dronlínte means “the straight lines”. The genitive plural is dronlínte, as in tarraingt dronlínte (drawing straight lines).
Why does dronlíne change to dhronlíne or ndronlíne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dronlíne becomes mo dhronlíne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndronlíne (eclipsis).
How is 'dronlíne' different from 'líne'?
'Líne' is any line, while 'dronlíne' specifically means a straight line; the prefix 'dron-' means straight or right, as in 'dronuillinn' (right angle).
