HeyRuaHow to say “Black and Tan” in Irish
- Irish:
- Dúchrónach
- English:
- Black and Tan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-khroh-nukh” /ˈd̪ˠuːˌxɾˠoːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- Dúchrónaigh (Black and Tans)
- Genitive singular:
- Dúchrónaigh, an Dúchrónaigh (e.g. éide an Dúchrónaigh, the Black and Tan's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- Dúchrónach, na nDúchrónach (e.g. teacht na nDúchrónach, the arrival of the Black and Tans)
What does “Dúchrónach” mean?
- Black and Tan
- A member of the temporary force recruited in Britain in 1920 to reinforce the Royal Irish Constabulary during the War of Independence.
“Dúchrónach” with the article
The plural of Black and Tan in Irish is Dúchrónaigh. Here is Dúchrónach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dúchrónach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Dúchrónach, the Irish word for Black and Tan.
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Black and Tan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Black and Tan?
The Irish for Black and Tan is Dúchrónach (pronounced “DOO-khroh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Dúchrónaigh.
How do you pronounce Dúchrónach in Irish?
Dúchrónach is said like “DOO-khroh-nukh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːˌxɾˠoːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of Black and Tan in Irish?
The plural of Dúchrónach is Dúchrónaigh; with the article, na Dúchrónaigh means “the Black and Tans”. The genitive plural is Dúchrónach, as in teacht na nDúchrónach (the arrival of the Black and Tans).
Why does Dúchrónach change to Dhúchrónach or nDúchrónach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Dúchrónach becomes mo Dhúchrónach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nDúchrónach (eclipsis).
What does 'Cogadh na nDúchrónach' mean?
It is a common Irish name for the War of Independence (1919 to 1921), literally 'the war of the Black and Tans'.
Where does the word come from?
It is formed from 'dubh' (black) and 'crón' (tan, brownish), reflecting the mixed uniforms worn by the force.
