HeyRuaHow to say “art gallery” in Irish
- Irish:
- dánlann
- English:
- art gallery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAWN-lun” /ˈd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- dánlanna (art galleries)
- Genitive singular:
- dánlainne, na dánlainne (e.g. stiúrthóir na dánlainne, director of the gallery)
- Genitive plural:
- dánlann, na ndánlann (e.g. liosta na ndánlann, the list of galleries)
What does “dánlann” mean?
- art gallery
- A building or room where works of art such as paintings and sculptures are displayed to the public.Also: gallery, picture gallery, exhibition hall.
Other Irish words for art gallery: gailearaí (gallery)
“Dánlann” with the article
The plural of art gallery in Irish is dánlanna. Here is dánlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dánlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dánlann, the Irish word for art gallery.
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Art gallery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for art gallery?
The Irish for art gallery is dánlann (pronounced “DAWN-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dánlanna.
How do you pronounce dánlann in Irish?
Dánlann is said like “DAWN-lun” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of art gallery in Irish?
The plural of dánlann is dánlanna; with the article, na dánlanna means “the art galleries”. The genitive plural is dánlann, as in liosta na ndánlann (the list of galleries).
Why does dánlann change to dhánlann or ndánlann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dánlann becomes mo dhánlann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndánlann (eclipsis).
Is 'dánlann' related to 'dán' meaning poem?
Yes, it is formed from 'dán' (art, poem, in the older sense of art or craft) and 'lann' (building, place), so 'dánlann' is literally a place of art.
What is the difference between 'dánlann' and 'músaem'?
A 'dánlann' displays works of art, while a 'músaem' is a museum holding historical or scientific objects.
