HeyRuaHow to say “closing” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúnadh
- English:
- closing, close, cadence
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dún, to close (ag dúnadh, closing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DOO-nuh” /ˈd̪ˠuːnˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- dúnta, an dúnta (e.g. am an dúnta, the closing time)
What does “dúnadh” mean?
“Dúnadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- closing
- The act of closing or shutting something; the verbal noun of the verb dún.Also: shutting, closure, close.
2 other meanings: close or cadence
- 2close
- The end or conclusion of something, such as a meeting, a period or a piece of writing.Also: end, conclusion, ending.
- 3cadence
- In music, a closing sequence of notes or chords that ends a phrase.Also: musical close.
Other Irish words for closing: druidim (closing)
“Dúnadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, dúnadh means closing: it is the verbal noun of the verb dún (to close). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dúnadh” with the article
Here is dúnadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Dúnadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúnadh, the Irish word for closing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Closing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for closing?
The Irish for closing is dúnadh (pronounced “DOO-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean close or cadence.
How do you pronounce dúnadh in Irish?
Dúnadh is said like “DOO-nuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːnˠə/).
Does dúnadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for dúnadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dúnadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dúnadh can mean closing, close or cadence, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dúnadh change to dhúnadh or ndúnadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúnadh becomes mo dhúnadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúnadh (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'dúnadh'?
The opposite is 'oscailt', opening, as in 'am oscailte' (opening time) versus 'am dúnta' (closing time).
Is 'dúnta' only a genitive?
'Dúnta' is also the past participle meaning closed, as in 'Tá an siopa dúnta' (The shop is closed).
