HeyRuaHow to say “surface” in Irish
- Irish:
- dromchla
- English:
- surface, surface area
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRUM-khluh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔmˠəxlˠə/
- Plural:
- dromchlaí (surfaces)
- Genitive singular:
- dromchla, an dromchla (e.g. teannas an dromchla, surface tension)
- Genitive plural:
- dromchlaí, na ndromchlaí (e.g. glanadh na ndromchlaí, the cleaning of the surfaces)
What does “dromchla” mean?
“Dromchla” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- surface
- The outside or top layer of something, such as water, the earth or an object.Also: top, exterior, face.
1 other meaning: surface area
- 2surface area
- In mathematics and science, the area of the outer face of a shape or body.Also: area, plane surface.
“Dromchla” with the article
The plural of surface in Irish is dromchlaí. Here is dromchla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dromchla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dromchla, the Irish word for surface.
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Surface in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for surface?
The Irish for surface is dromchla (pronounced “DRUM-khluh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dromchlaí. Depending on context it can also mean surface area.
How do you pronounce dromchla in Irish?
Dromchla is said like “DRUM-khluh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠɔmˠəxlˠə/).
What is the plural of surface in Irish?
The plural of dromchla is dromchlaí; with the article, na dromchlaí means “the surfaces”. The genitive plural is dromchlaí, as in glanadh na ndromchlaí (the cleaning of the surfaces).
Does dromchla have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dromchla can mean surface or surface area, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dromchla change to dhromchla or ndromchla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dromchla becomes mo dhromchla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndromchla (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dromchla' and 'uachtar'?
'Dromchla' is the surface or outer face of anything, while 'uachtar' means the top or upper part, and also cream. You say 'ar dhromchla an uisce' for on the surface of the water.
How do I say 'on the surface' figuratively?
You can say 'ar an dromchla' for something superficial or apparent, for example 'Ar an dromchla bhí gach rud go breá', on the surface everything was fine.
