HeyRuaHow to say “camouflage” in Irish
- Irish:
- duaithníocht
- English:
- camouflage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-ee-nee-ukht” /ˈd̪ˠuəhɲiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- duaithníochta, na duaithníochta (e.g. éide duaithníochta, camouflage uniform)
What does “duaithníocht” mean?
- camouflage
- Disguising people, animals or things so that they blend in with their surroundings and are hard to see.Also: disguise, concealment.
“Duaithníocht” with the article
Here is duaithníocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Duaithníocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duaithníocht, the Irish word for camouflage.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Camouflage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for camouflage?
The Irish for camouflage is duaithníocht (pronounced “DOO-ee-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce duaithníocht in Irish?
Duaithníocht is said like “DOO-ee-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuəhɲiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does duaithníocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for duaithníocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does duaithníocht change to dhuaithníocht or nduaithníocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duaithníocht becomes mo dhuaithníocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduaithníocht (eclipsis).
Where does the word duaithníocht come from?
It is formed from the adjective duaithnid, meaning dull-coloured or inconspicuous, so duaithníocht is the state of being hard to notice.
