HeyRuaHow to say “dagger” in Irish
- Irish:
- daigéar
- English:
- dagger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAG-ayr” /ˈd̪ˠaɟeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- daigéir (daggers)
- Genitive singular:
- daigéir, an daigéir (e.g. faobhar an daigéir, the edge of the dagger)
- Genitive plural:
- daigéar, na ndaigéar (e.g. bailiúchán na ndaigéar, the dagger collection)
What does “daigéar” mean?
- dagger
- A short pointed knife used as a weapon for stabbing.Also: dirk, stiletto, short knife.
Other Irish words for dagger: miodóg (dagger)
“Daigéar” with the article
The plural of dagger in Irish is daigéir. Here is daigéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Daigéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daigéar, the Irish word for dagger.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dagger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dagger?
The Irish for dagger is daigéar (pronounced “DAG-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is daigéir.
How do you pronounce daigéar in Irish?
Daigéar is said like “DAG-ayr” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠaɟeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of dagger in Irish?
The plural of daigéar is daigéir; with the article, na daigéir means “the daggers”. The genitive plural is daigéar, as in bailiúchán na ndaigéar (the dagger collection).
Why does daigéar change to dhaigéar or ndaigéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daigéar becomes mo dhaigéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaigéar (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for dagger?
Yes, 'miodóg' is also widely used for a dagger or dirk, alongside 'daigéar'.
