HeyRuaHow to say “bad weather” in Irish
- Irish:
- doineann
- English:
- bad weather
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DIN-yun” /ˈd̪ˠɪnʲən̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- doininne, na doininne (e.g. lá doininne, a stormy day)
What does “doineann” mean?
- bad weather
- Stormy, wintry or very unpleasant weather, with wind, rain or cold.Also: stormy weather, storm, foul weather, inclement weather.
Other Irish words for bad weather: drochaimsir (bad weather)
“Doineann” with the article
Here is doineann after the article (an t-alt).
“Doineann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using doineann, the Irish word for bad weather.
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Bad weather in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bad weather?
The Irish for bad weather is doineann (pronounced “DIN-yun”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce doineann in Irish?
Doineann is said like “DIN-yun” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɪnʲən̪ˠ/).
Does doineann have a plural?
No plural form is given for doineann in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does doineann change to dhoineann or ndoineann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) doineann becomes mo dhoineann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndoineann (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'doineann'?
The opposite is 'soineann', fair or settled weather. The adjectives are 'doineanta' (stormy) and 'soineanta' (fair, also innocent).
Is 'doineann' the same as 'stoirm'?
'Stoirm' is a specific storm, while 'doineann' means bad or wintry weather in general.
