HeyRuaHow to say “anthology of poems” in Irish
- Irish:
- duanaire
- English:
- anthology of poems, versifier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-un-ir-uh” /ˈd̪ˠuən̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- duanairí (anthologies of poems)
- Genitive singular:
- duanaire, an duanaire (e.g. eagarthóir an duanaire, editor of the anthology)
- Genitive plural:
- duanairí, na nduanairí (e.g. eagarthóirí na nduanairí, the editors of the anthologies)
What does “duanaire” mean?
“Duanaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- anthology of poems
- A collection of poems or songs gathered together in a book, often by different poets.Also: anthology, poetry anthology, collection of poems, songbook, verse collection.
1 other meaning: versifier
- 2versifier
- A person who composes verses or poems; a rhymer or poet.Also: rhymer, poet, songster.
“Duanaire” with the article
The plural of anthology of poems in Irish is duanairí. Here is duanaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Duanaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duanaire, the Irish word for anthology of poems.
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Anthology of poems in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anthology of poems?
The Irish for anthology of poems is duanaire (pronounced “DOO-un-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is duanairí. Depending on context it can also mean versifier.
How do you pronounce duanaire in Irish?
Duanaire is said like “DOO-un-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuən̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of anthology of poems in Irish?
The plural of duanaire is duanairí; with the article, na duanairí means “the anthologies of poems”. The genitive plural is duanairí, as in eagarthóirí na nduanairí (the editors of the anthologies).
Does duanaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Duanaire can mean anthology of poems or versifier, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does duanaire change to dhuanaire or nduanaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duanaire becomes mo dhuanaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduanaire (eclipsis).
What is the connection between 'duanaire' and 'duan'?
'Duanaire' comes from 'duan', a poem or lay, with the suffix -aire, so it is literally a book of poems. It can also mean a person who makes verses.
