HeyRuaHow to say “thole-pin” in Irish
- Irish:
- dola
- English:
- thole-pin, peg
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DUL-uh” /ˈd̪ˠɔl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- dolaí (thole-pins)
- Genitive singular:
- dola, an dola (e.g. poll an dola, the hole of the thole-pin)
- Genitive plural:
- dolaí, na ndolaí (e.g. ag deisiú na ndolaí, mending the thole-pins)
What does “dola” mean?
“Dola” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- thole-pin
- A wooden or metal pin set in the gunwale of a boat that holds an oar in place while rowing.Also: thole, oarlock, rowlock.
1 other meaning: peg
- 2peg
- A short pin or peg of wood used to fasten or hold something.Also: pin, dowel.
“Dola” with the article
The plural of thole-pin in Irish is dolaí. Here is dola after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dola” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dola, the Irish word for thole-pin.
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Thole-pin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thole-pin?
The Irish for thole-pin is dola (pronounced “DUL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dolaí. Depending on context it can also mean peg.
How do you pronounce dola in Irish?
Dola is said like “DUL-uh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of thole-pin in Irish?
The plural of dola is dolaí; with the article, na dolaí means “the thole-pins”. The genitive plural is dolaí, as in ag deisiú na ndolaí (mending the thole-pins).
Does dola have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dola can mean thole-pin or peg, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dola change to dhola or ndola?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dola becomes mo dhola (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndola (eclipsis).
Is 'dola' the same as the money 'dollar'?
No. 'Dola' is a thole-pin on a boat; the currency is 'dollar' in Irish, as in 'deich ndollar'.
