HeyRuaHow to say “condemnation” in Irish
- Irish:
- daoradh
- English:
- condemnation, enslavement, base (in rounders)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- daor, to condemn (ag daoradh, condemning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEER-uh” /ˈd̪ˠiːɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- daortha, an daortha (e.g. lá an daortha, the day of the condemnation)
What does “daoradh” mean?
“Daoradh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- condemnation
- The verbal noun of 'daor': the act of condemning or convicting someone, especially sentencing them in court.Also: conviction, sentencing, condemning, convicting.
2 other meanings: enslavement or base (in rounders)
- 2enslavement
- The act of enslaving someone or reducing them to bondage.Also: enslaving, enslavement of people.
- 3base (in rounders)
- In the game of rounders, a base the runner must reach, or the game itself.Also: base, rounders, home plate.
“Daoradh” as a verbal noun
After ag, daoradh means condemning: it is the verbal noun of the verb daor (to condemn). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Daoradh” with the article
Here is daoradh after the article (an t-alt).
“Daoradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daoradh, the Irish word for condemnation.
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Condemnation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for condemnation?
The Irish for condemnation is daoradh (pronounced “DEER-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean enslavement or base (in rounders).
How do you pronounce daoradh in Irish?
Daoradh is said like “DEER-uh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠiːɾˠə/).
Does daoradh have a plural?
No plural form is given for daoradh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does daoradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Daoradh can mean condemnation, enslavement or base (in rounders), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does daoradh change to dhaoradh or ndaoradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daoradh becomes mo dhaoradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaoradh (eclipsis).
Is 'daoradh' the usual word for a criminal conviction?
In modern legal Irish 'ciontú' is the standard term for conviction, while 'daoradh' stresses condemnation or sentencing, as in 'daoradh báis'.
Is 'daoradh' related to the adjective 'daor'?
Yes, the verb 'daor' (condemn, enslave) comes from the old sense of 'daor' meaning unfree, which is also behind 'daor' meaning expensive.
