HeyRuaHow to say “dagger” in Irish
- Irish:
- miodóg
- English:
- dagger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mi-DOHG” /mʲɪˈd̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- miodóga (daggers)
- Genitive singular:
- miodóige, na miodóige (e.g. lann na miodóige, the blade of the dagger)
- Genitive plural:
- miodóg, na miodóg (e.g. bailiúchán na miodóg, the collection of daggers)
What does “miodóg” mean?
- dagger
- A short pointed knife with a sharp blade, used as a weapon for stabbing.Also: knife, dirk, stiletto.
“Miodóg” with the article
The plural of dagger in Irish is miodóga. Here is miodóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Miodóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using miodóg, the Irish word for dagger.
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Dagger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dagger?
The Irish for dagger is miodóg (pronounced “mi-DOHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is miodóga.
How do you pronounce miodóg in Irish?
Miodóg is said like “mi-DOHG” (IPA /mʲɪˈd̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of dagger in Irish?
The plural of miodóg is miodóga; with the article, na miodóga means “the daggers”. The genitive plural is miodóg, as in bailiúchán na miodóg (the collection of daggers).
Why does miodóg change to mhiodóg?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhiodóg. After ár (our) it stays ár miodóg, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between miodóg and scian?
Scian is the general word for any knife, including a kitchen knife, while miodóg is specifically a dagger, a pointed knife used as a weapon.
