HeyRuaHow to say “boxing” in Irish
- Irish:
- dornáil
- English:
- boxing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dornáil, to box (ag dornáil, boxing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOR-nawl” /ˈd̪ˠoːɾˠn̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- dornála, na dornála (e.g. club dornála, boxing club)
What does “dornáil” mean?
- boxing
- The sport or act of fighting with the fists; it is also the verbal noun of the verb 'dornáil', to box or punch.Also: fisticuffs, punching, fist fighting.
Other Irish words for boxing: dornálaíocht (boxing)
“Dornáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, dornáil means boxing: it is the verbal noun of the verb dornáil (to box). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dornáil” with the article
Here is dornáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Dornáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dornáil, the Irish word for boxing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Boxing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boxing?
The Irish for boxing is dornáil (pronounced “DOR-nawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dornáil in Irish?
Dornáil is said like “DOR-nawl” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːɾˠn̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does dornáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for dornáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dornáil have more than one meaning?
Dornáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to box.
Why does dornáil change to dhornáil or ndornáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dornáil becomes mo dhornáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndornáil (eclipsis).
What is the word for a boxer?
A boxer is 'dornálaí', from 'dorn', a fist, the same root as 'dornáil'.
