HeyRuaHow to say “waste” in Irish
- Irish:
- dramhaíl
- English:
- waste, offal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DROW-eel” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠəuiːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- dramhaíola, na dramhaíola (e.g. bainistíocht dramhaíola, waste management)
What does “dramhaíl” mean?
“Dramhaíl” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- waste
- Rubbish or unwanted material that is thrown away, such as household or industrial refuse.Also: refuse, rubbish, garbage, trash.
“Dramhaíl” with the article
Here is dramhaíl after the article (an t-alt).
“Dramhaíl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dramhaíl, the Irish word for waste.
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Waste in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for waste?
The Irish for waste is dramhaíl (pronounced “DROW-eel”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean offal.
How do you pronounce dramhaíl in Irish?
Dramhaíl is said like “DROW-eel” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠəuiːlʲ/).
Does dramhaíl have a plural?
No plural form is given for dramhaíl in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dramhaíl have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dramhaíl can mean waste or offal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dramhaíl change to dhramhaíl or ndramhaíl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dramhaíl becomes mo dhramhaíl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndramhaíl (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dramhaíl and bruscar?
Bruscar is the everyday word for rubbish or litter, while dramhaíl is the more formal term for waste, used in official and environmental contexts such as bainistíocht dramhaíola.
