HeyRuaHow to say “adverb” in Irish
- Irish:
- dobhriathar
- English:
- adverb
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOH-vree-uh-hur” /ˈd̪ˠoːvʲɾʲiəhəɾ/
- Plural:
- dobhriathra (adverbs)
- Genitive singular:
- dobhriathair, an dobhriathair (e.g. feidhm an dobhriathair, the function of the adverb)
- Genitive plural:
- dobhriathra, na ndobhriathra (e.g. liosta na ndobhriathra, the list of adverbs)
What does “dobhriathar” mean?
- adverb
- A word that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective or another adverb, such as 'quickly' or 'very'.Also: adverbial word.
“Dobhriathar” with the article
The plural of adverb in Irish is dobhriathra. Here is dobhriathar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dobhriathar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dobhriathar, the Irish word for adverb.
Other nouns in Irish
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Adverb in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adverb?
The Irish for adverb is dobhriathar (pronounced “DOH-vree-uh-hur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dobhriathra.
How do you pronounce dobhriathar in Irish?
Dobhriathar is said like “DOH-vree-uh-hur” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːvʲɾʲiəhəɾ/).
What is the plural of adverb in Irish?
The plural of dobhriathar is dobhriathra; with the article, na dobhriathra means “the adverbs”. The genitive plural is dobhriathra, as in liosta na ndobhriathra (the list of adverbs).
Why does dobhriathar change to dhobhriathar or ndobhriathar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dobhriathar becomes mo dhobhriathar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndobhriathar (eclipsis).
How are adverbs usually formed in Irish?
Many adverbs are made by putting 'go' before an adjective, as in 'go maith' (well) or 'go tapa' (quickly). The grammar term for adverb is 'dobhriathar'.
How is 'dobhriathar' related to 'briathar'?
'Briathar' means verb, and 'dobhriathar' is built on it, just as English 'adverb' is built on 'verb'.
