HeyRuaHow to say “blackmail” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúmhál
- English:
- blackmail
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-vawl” /ˈd̪ˠuːwaːlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dúmháil, an dúmháil (e.g. cás an dúmháil, the blackmail case)
What does “dúmhál” mean?
- blackmail
- The crime of demanding money or favours from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information about them.Also: extortion, hush money.
“Dúmhál” with the article
Here is dúmhál after the article (an t-alt).
“Dúmhál” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúmhál, the Irish word for blackmail.
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Blackmail in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blackmail?
The Irish for blackmail is dúmhál (pronounced “DOO-vawl”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dúmhál in Irish?
Dúmhál is said like “DOO-vawl” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːwaːlˠ/).
Does dúmhál have a plural?
No plural form is given for dúmhál in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dúmhál change to dhúmhál or ndúmhál?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúmhál becomes mo dhúmhál (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúmhál (eclipsis).
How do you say 'to blackmail someone' in Irish?
You can use the verb dúmhál a dhéanamh ar dhuine, literally 'to do blackmail on someone'.
Where does 'dúmhál' come from?
It is a calque of English 'blackmail', from dubh 'black' and mál 'rent, tax', so it literally means 'black rent'.
