HeyRuaHow to say “award” in Irish
- Irish:
- dámhachtain
- English:
- award, awarding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dámh, to award (ag dámhachtain, awarding)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAW-wukh-tin” /ˈd̪ˠaːwəxt̪ˠənʲ/
- Plural:
- dámhachtainí (awards)
- Genitive singular:
- dámhachtana, na dámhachtana (e.g. méid na dámhachtana, the amount of the award)
- Genitive plural:
- dámhachtainí, na ndámhachtainí (e.g. bronnadh na ndámhachtainí, the presentation of the awards)
What does “dámhachtain” mean?
“Dámhachtain” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- award
- Something, such as money, a prize or a grant, formally given to a person after a decision, for example by a court, tribunal or committee.Also: grant, prize, adjudication.
“Dámhachtain” as a verbal noun
After ag, dámhachtain means awarding: it is the verbal noun of the verb dámh (to award). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dámhachtain” with the article
The plural of award in Irish is dámhachtainí. Here is dámhachtain after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dámhachtain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dámhachtain, the Irish word for award.
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Award in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for award?
The Irish for award is dámhachtain (pronounced “DAW-wukh-tin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dámhachtainí. Depending on context it can also mean awarding.
How do you pronounce dámhachtain in Irish?
Dámhachtain is said like “DAW-wukh-tin” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠaːwəxt̪ˠənʲ/).
What is the plural of award in Irish?
The plural of dámhachtain is dámhachtainí; with the article, na dámhachtainí means “the awards”. The genitive plural is dámhachtainí, as in bronnadh na ndámhachtainí (the presentation of the awards).
Does dámhachtain have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dámhachtain can mean award or awarding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dámhachtain change to dhámhachtain or ndámhachtain?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dámhachtain becomes mo dhámhachtain (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndámhachtain (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dámhachtain and duais?
Duais is the everyday word for a prize in a competition, while dámhachtain is a formal word for an award, especially one decided by a court, tribunal or official body.
