HeyRuaHow to say “burn” in Irish
- Irish:
- dó
- English:
- burn, burning
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dóigh, to burn (ag dó, burning)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “doh” /d̪ˠoː/
- Plural:
- dónna (burns)
- Genitive singular:
- dó, an dó (e.g. pian an dó, the pain of the burn)
- Genitive plural:
- dónna, na ndónna (e.g. cóireáil na ndónna, the treatment of the burns)
What does “dó” mean?
“Dó” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- burn
- An injury or mark caused by fire, heat, sun or a stinging plant.Also: scald, sting, burn mark.
“Dó” as a verbal noun
After ag, dó means burning: it is the verbal noun of the verb dóigh (to burn). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dó” with the article
The plural of burn in Irish is dónna. Here is dó after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dó” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dó, the Irish word for burn.
Other nouns in Irish
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Burn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for burn?
The Irish for burn is dó (pronounced “doh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dónna. Depending on context it can also mean burning.
How do you pronounce dó in Irish?
Dó is said like “doh” (IPA /d̪ˠoː/).
What is the plural of burn in Irish?
The plural of dó is dónna; with the article, na dónna means “the burns”. The genitive plural is dónna, as in cóireáil na ndónna (the treatment of the burns).
Does dó have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dó can mean burn or burning, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dó change to dhó or ndó?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dó becomes mo dhó (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndó (eclipsis).
Is 'dó' meaning burn the same as 'dó' meaning two?
No, they are different words that look alike. 'A dó' and 'faoi dhó' involve the number two, while 'dó gréine' means sunburn.
