HeyRuaHow to say “angler” in Irish
- Irish:
- duánaí
- English:
- angler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-aw-nee” /ˈd̪ˠuənˠiː/
- Plural:
- duánaithe (anglers)
- Genitive singular:
- duánaí, an duánaí (e.g. slat an duánaí, the angler's rod)
- Genitive plural:
- duánaithe, na nduánaithe (e.g. cumann duánaithe, an anglers' club)
What does “duánaí” mean?
- angler
- A person who fishes with a hook and line, usually for sport.Also: fisherman, line fisher, rod fisher.
“Duánaí” with the article
The plural of angler in Irish is duánaithe. Here is duánaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Duánaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duánaí, the Irish word for angler.
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Angler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for angler?
The Irish for angler is duánaí (pronounced “DOO-aw-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is duánaithe.
How do you pronounce duánaí in Irish?
Duánaí is said like “DOO-aw-nee” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuənˠiː/).
What is the plural of angler in Irish?
The plural of duánaí is duánaithe; with the article, na duánaithe means “the anglers”. The genitive plural is duánaithe, as in cumann duánaithe (an anglers' club).
Why does duánaí change to dhuánaí or nduánaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duánaí becomes mo dhuánaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduánaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'duánaí' and 'iascaire'?
'Iascaire' is the general word for a fisherman, including commercial fishermen, while 'duánaí' is specifically someone fishing with hook and line, an angler. It comes from 'duán', a fish-hook.
