HeyRuaHow to say “convict” in Irish
- Irish:
- daoránach
- English:
- convict
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEER-awn-ukh” /ˈd̪ˠiːɾˠaːn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- daoránaigh (convicts)
- Genitive singular:
- daoránaigh, an daoránaigh (e.g. cearta an daoránaigh, the rights of the convict)
- Genitive plural:
- daoránach, na ndaoránach (e.g. long na ndaoránach, the convict ship)
What does “daoránach” mean?
- convict
- A person who has been found guilty of a crime and sentenced, especially one serving a prison sentence.Also: prisoner, condemned person, felon.
“Daoránach” with the article
The plural of convict in Irish is daoránaigh. Here is daoránach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Daoránach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daoránach, the Irish word for convict.
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Convict in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for convict?
The Irish for convict is daoránach (pronounced “DEER-awn-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is daoránaigh.
How do you pronounce daoránach in Irish?
Daoránach is said like “DEER-awn-ukh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠiːɾˠaːn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of convict in Irish?
The plural of daoránach is daoránaigh; with the article, na daoránaigh means “the convicts”. The genitive plural is daoránach, as in long na ndaoránach (the convict ship).
Why does daoránach change to dhaoránach or ndaoránach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daoránach becomes mo dhaoránach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaoránach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between daoránach and príosúnach?
Príosúnach is any prisoner, including one awaiting trial, while daoránach stresses that the person has been convicted and sentenced. It is linked to daor, to condemn.
