Blind in Irish (Dallóg): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for blind?

The Irish for blind is dallóg (pronounced “DAL-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dallóga. Depending on context it can also mean blindfold or small blind creature.

Q: What is the plural of blind in Irish?

The plural of dallóg is dallóga; with the article, na dallóga means “the blinds”. The genitive plural is dallóg, as in téada na ndallóg (the cords of the blinds).

Q: Does dallóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dallóg can mean blind, blindfold or small blind creature, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “blind” in Irish

Irish:: dallóg
English:: blind, blindfold, small blind creature
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “DAL-ohg” /ˈd̪ˠal̪ˠoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: dallóga (blinds)
Genitive singular:: dallóige, na dallóige (e.g. téad na dallóige, the cord of the blind)
Genitive plural:: dallóg, na ndallóg (e.g. téada na ndallóg, the cords of the blinds)

What does “dallóg” mean?

“Dallóg” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

blind: A covering pulled down over a window to keep out light.Also: window blind, roller blind, shade.

2 other meanings: blindfold or small blind creature

2blindfold: A cloth tied over someone's eyes so that they cannot see.Also: eye cover.
3small blind creature: A name used in compounds for small animals thought of as blind, such as the shrew or dormouse.Also: shrew, dormouse.

Other Irish words for blind: caoch (blind), dall (blind), dall (blind)

“Dallóg” with the article

The plural of blind in Irish is dallóga. Here is dallóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dallóg

the blind

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na dallóga

the blinds

Plural: no change after na

“Dallóg” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dallóg, the Irish word for blind.

Tarraing anuas an dallóg, le do thoil.

Pull down the blind, please.

Tá dallóg nua ag teastáil sa seomra leapa.

We need a new blind in the bedroom.

Cheannaíomar dallóga don chistin inné.

We bought blinds for the kitchen yesterday.

Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh trí pholl sa dallóg.

The sun was shining through a hole in the blind.

Bhris téad na dallóige ar maidin.

The cord of the blind broke this morning.

Chuir siad dallóg ar a súile don chluiche.

They put a blindfold on her eyes for the game.

Tá mo dhallóg bhán salach anois.

My white blind is dirty now.

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Blind in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for blind?

The Irish for blind is dallóg (pronounced “DAL-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dallóga. Depending on context it can also mean blindfold or small blind creature.

How do you pronounce dallóg in Irish?

Dallóg is said like “DAL-ohg” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠal̪ˠoːɡ/).

What is the plural of blind in Irish?

The plural of dallóg is dallóga; with the article, na dallóga means “the blinds”. The genitive plural is dallóg, as in téada na ndallóg (the cords of the blinds).

Does dallóg have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dallóg can mean blind, blindfold or small blind creature, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does dallóg change to dhallóg or ndallóg?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dallóg becomes mo dhallóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndallóg (eclipsis).

What is the difference between dallóg and cuirtín?

A dallóg is a blind that rolls or slats down over a window, while a cuirtín is a fabric curtain that is drawn across.

Blind in Irish (Dallóg): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage