HeyRuaHow to say “wardrobe” in Irish
- Irish:
- vardrús
- English:
- wardrobe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VAR-droos” /ˈwaɾˠd̪ˠɾˠuːsˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- vardrúis (wardrobes)
- Genitive singular:
- vardrúis, an vardrúis (e.g. doras an vardrúis, the wardrobe door)
- Genitive plural:
- vardrús, na vardrús (e.g. doirse na vardrús, the wardrobe doors)
What does “vardrús” mean?
- wardrobe
- A tall cupboard in which clothes are hung or stored.Also: clothes cupboard, closet, armoire.
“Vardrús” with the article
The plural of wardrobe in Irish is vardrúis. Here is vardrús after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an vardrús
the wardrobe
No change after an
na vardrúis
the wardrobes
Plural: no change after na
“Vardrús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vardrús, the Irish word for wardrobe.
Tá vardrús nua againn sa seomra leapa.
We have a new wardrobe in the bedroom.
Cuir do chóta sa vardrús, le do thoil.
Put your coat in the wardrobe, please.
Bhí doras an vardrúis ar oscailt.
The wardrobe door was open.
Níl spás ar bith fágtha i mo vardrús.
There's no space left in my wardrobe.
Ceannaíomar dhá vardrús sa siopa troscáin.
We bought two wardrobes in the furniture shop.
Tá an vardrús rómhór don seomra beag.
The wardrobe is too big for the small room.
Tá na vardrúis seo déanta as darach.
These wardrobes are made of oak.
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Wardrobe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wardrobe?
The Irish for wardrobe is vardrús (pronounced “VAR-droos”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is vardrúis.
How do you pronounce vardrús in Irish?
Vardrús is said like “VAR-droos” (IPA /ˈwaɾˠd̪ˠɾˠuːsˠ/).
What is the plural of wardrobe in Irish?
The plural of vardrús is vardrúis; with the article, na vardrúis means “the wardrobes”. The genitive plural is vardrús, as in doirse na vardrús (the wardrobe doors).
What is the difference between vardrús and prios?
A vardrús is specifically a wardrobe for clothes, while prios is a general cupboard, often in a kitchen. Cófra can also mean a chest or press for storage.
