HeyRuaHow to say “tarpaulin” in Irish
- Irish:
- díonbhrat
- English:
- tarpaulin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEEN-vrat” /ˈdʲiːnˌvˠɾˠat̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- díonbhrait (tarpaulins)
- Genitive singular:
- díonbhrait, an díonbhrait (e.g. imeall an díonbhrait, the edge of the tarpaulin)
- Genitive plural:
- díonbhrat, na ndíonbhrat (e.g. carn na ndíonbhrat, the pile of tarpaulins)
What does “díonbhrat” mean?
- tarpaulin
- A large waterproof sheet of canvas or plastic used to cover and protect things from rain.Also: tarp, waterproof sheet, awning, protective cover.
“Díonbhrat” with the article
The plural of tarpaulin in Irish is díonbhrait. Here is díonbhrat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díonbhrat” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díonbhrat, the Irish word for tarpaulin.
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Tarpaulin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tarpaulin?
The Irish for tarpaulin is díonbhrat (pronounced “DEEN-vrat”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díonbhrait.
How do you pronounce díonbhrat in Irish?
Díonbhrat is said like “DEEN-vrat” (IPA /ˈdʲiːnˌvˠɾˠat̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of tarpaulin in Irish?
The plural of díonbhrat is díonbhrait; with the article, na díonbhrait means “the tarpaulins”. The genitive plural is díonbhrat, as in carn na ndíonbhrat (the pile of tarpaulins).
Why does díonbhrat change to dhíonbhrat or ndíonbhrat?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díonbhrat becomes mo dhíonbhrat (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíonbhrat (eclipsis).
How is 'díonbhrat' formed?
It combines 'díon' (roof, shelter, proofing) and 'brat' (cloak, covering), so it literally means a protective covering, a tarpaulin.
