HeyRuaHow to say “assembly” in Irish
- Irish:
- dáil
- English:
- assembly, dáil, tryst, affair
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dawl” /d̪ˠɑːlʲ/
- Plural:
- dálaí (assemblies)
- Genitive singular:
- dála, na dála (e.g. Ceann Comhairle na Dála, Speaker of the Dáil)
- Genitive plural:
- dálaí, na ndálaí (e.g. cúrsaí na ndálaí, the business of the assemblies)
What does “dáil” mean?
“Dáil” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- assembly
- A formal meeting or gathering of people, especially a legislative assembly.Also: meeting, legislature, convention.
3 other meanings: dáil or tryst or affair
- 2dáil
- Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament, where TDs sit.Also: lower house, Irish parliament, parliament.
- 3tryst
- An arranged meeting or engagement, such as a tryst or betrothal.Also: betrothal, rendezvous, appointment.
- 4affair
- In the plural 'dálaí', the circumstances, affairs or conditions of something.Also: circumstance, condition, situation.
Other Irish words for assembly: oireachtas (assembly), tionól (assembly)
“Dáil” with the article
The plural of assembly in Irish is dálaí. Here is dáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dáil, the Irish word for assembly.
Other nouns in Irish
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Assembly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for assembly?
The Irish for assembly is dáil (pronounced “dawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dálaí. Depending on context it can also mean dáil or tryst or affair.
How do you pronounce dáil in Irish?
Dáil is said like “dawl” (IPA /d̪ˠɑːlʲ/).
What is the plural of assembly in Irish?
The plural of dáil is dálaí; with the article, na dálaí means “the assemblies”. The genitive plural is dálaí, as in cúrsaí na ndálaí (the business of the assemblies).
Does dáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dáil can mean assembly, dáil, tryst or affair, depending on context; the first is the most common. Dáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to distribute.
Why does dáil change to dháil or ndáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dáil becomes mo dháil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndáil (eclipsis).
What does 'i ndeireadh na dála' mean?
'I ndeireadh na dála' is an idiom meaning 'in the end' or 'when all is said and done'.
What is the Irish for TD?
TD stands for 'Teachta Dála', a deputy of the Dáil, using the genitive 'Dála'.
