HeyRuaHow to say “waste water” in Irish
- Irish:
- dramhuisce
- English:
- waste water
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DROW-ish-kyuh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠəuɪʃcə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dramhuisce, an dramhuisce (e.g. cóireáil dramhuisce, waste water treatment)
What does “dramhuisce” mean?
- waste water
- Dirty water that has been used, for example in homes or factories, and is drained away.Also: wastewater, sewage water, effluent.
“Dramhuisce” with the article
Here is dramhuisce after the article (an t-alt).
an dramhuisce
the waste water
No change after an
“Dramhuisce” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dramhuisce, the Irish word for waste water.
Téann an dramhuisce isteach sa séarach.
The waste water goes into the sewer.
Tá ionad cóireála dramhuisce nua sa bhaile.
There is a new waste water treatment plant in the town.
Ní ceart dramhuisce a dhoirteadh san abhainn.
Waste water should not be poured into the river.
Bhí boladh láidir ón dramhuisce.
There was a strong smell from the waste water.
Truaillíonn dramhuisce na monarchan an loch.
The factory's waste water pollutes the lake.
Caithfear an dramhuisce a ghlanadh roimh ré.
The waste water will have to be cleaned beforehand.
Tá píopa dramhuisce briste faoin teach.
There is a broken waste water pipe under the house.
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Waste water in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for waste water?
The Irish for waste water is dramhuisce (pronounced “DROW-ish-kyuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dramhuisce in Irish?
Dramhuisce is said like “DROW-ish-kyuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠəuɪʃcə/).
Does dramhuisce have a plural?
No plural form is given for dramhuisce in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dramhuisce change to dhramhuisce or ndramhuisce?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dramhuisce becomes mo dhramhuisce (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndramhuisce (eclipsis).
How is 'dramhuisce' formed?
It combines the prefix 'dramh-' (waste, refuse) with 'uisce' (water), like 'dramhaíl' (waste) and 'dramhphost' (junk mail).
