Damage in Irish (Damáiste): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for damage?

The Irish for damage is damáiste (pronounced “DAM-awsh-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is damáistí. Depending on context it can also mean damages.

Q: What is the plural of damage in Irish?

The plural of damáiste is damáistí; with the article, it is na damáistí. The genitive plural is damáistí, as in éileamh damáistí (a claim for damages).

Q: Does damáiste have more than one meaning?

Yes. Damáiste can mean damage or damages, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “damage” in Irish

Irish:: damáiste
English:: damage, damages
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “DAM-awsh-tyuh” /ˈd̪ˠamˠɑːʃtʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: damáistí
Genitive singular:: damáiste, an damáiste (e.g. méid an damáiste, the extent of the damage)
Genitive plural:: damáistí, na ndamáistí (e.g. éileamh damáistí, a claim for damages)

What does “damáiste” mean?

“Damáiste” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

damage: Harm done to something so that it is broken, spoiled or less valuable.Also: harm, destruction, injury.

1 other meaning: damages

2damages: In the plural, money awarded by a court as compensation for loss or injury.Also: compensation, legal damages.

Other Irish words for damage: dochar (harm), díobháil (harm), damáistigh (damage)

“Damáiste” with the article

The plural of damage in Irish is damáistí. Here is damáiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an damáiste

the damage

No change after an

na damáistí

the damage (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Damáiste” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using damáiste, the Irish word for damage.

Rinne an stoirm damáiste mór don teach.

The storm did great damage to the house.

Ní raibh aon damáiste don charr.

There was no damage to the car.

Cé a íocfaidh as an damáiste?

Who will pay for the damage?

Chlúdaigh an t-árachas costas an damáiste.

The insurance covered the cost of the damage.

Bronnadh damáistí troma uirthi sa chúirt.

She was awarded heavy damages in court.

Rinneadh damáiste sa scoil aréir.

Damage was done in the school last night.

Tá an damáiste déanta anois, faraor.

The damage is done now, unfortunately.

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Damage in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for damage?

The Irish for damage is damáiste (pronounced “DAM-awsh-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is damáistí. Depending on context it can also mean damages.

How do you pronounce damáiste in Irish?

Damáiste is said like “DAM-awsh-tyuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠamˠɑːʃtʲə/).

What is the plural of damage in Irish?

The plural of damáiste is damáistí; with the article, it is na damáistí. The genitive plural is damáistí, as in éileamh damáistí (a claim for damages).

Does damáiste have more than one meaning?

Yes. Damáiste can mean damage or damages, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does damáiste change to dhamáiste or ndamáiste?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) damáiste becomes mo dhamáiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndamáiste (eclipsis).

What is the difference between damáiste and dochar?

Damáiste is mostly physical damage to things, while dochar is broader harm, as in 'Níl aon dochar ann' (there is no harm in it).

How do I say 'to damage something'?

Use 'damáiste a dhéanamh do rud', for example 'Rinne sé damáiste don bhalla' (he damaged the wall).

Damage in Irish (Damáiste): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage