Dane in Irish (Danmhargach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for Dane?

The Irish for Dane is Danmhargach (pronounced “DAN-va-ruh-guhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Danmhargaigh.

Q: What is the plural of Dane in Irish?

The plural of Danmhargach is Danmhargaigh; with the article, na Danmhargaigh means “the Danes”. The genitive plural is Danmhargach, as in teanga na nDanmhargach (the language of the Danes).

Q: Does Danmhargach have more than one meaning?

Danmhargach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Danish.

How to say “Dane” in Irish

Irish:: Danmhargach
English:: Dane
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “DAN-va-ruh-guhkh” /ˈd̪ˠanˠˌwaɾˠəɡəx/

Various forms

Plural:: Danmhargaigh (Danes)
Genitive singular:: Danmhargaigh, an Danmhargaigh (e.g. teach an Danmhargaigh, the Dane's house)
Genitive plural:: Danmhargach, na nDanmhargach (e.g. teanga na nDanmhargach, the language of the Danes)

What does “Danmhargach” mean?

Dane: A person from Denmark, or a person of Danish descent.Also: Danish person, Danish man, Danish woman, native of Denmark.

Other entries for “Danmhargach”

The same spelling has its own page as:

DanmhargachDanish · adjective

“Danmhargach” with the article

The plural of Dane in Irish is Danmhargaigh. Here is Danmhargach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an Danmhargach

the Dane

No change after an

na Danmhargaigh

the Danes

Plural: no change after na

“Danmhargach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Danmhargach, the Irish word for Dane.

Is Danmhargach é mo chara nua.

My new friend is a Dane.

Tháinig an Danmhargach go hÉirinn anuraidh.

The Dane came to Ireland last year.

Bhí rothar an Danmhargaigh taobh amuigh den siopa.

The Dane's bicycle was outside the shop.

Bhuaigh na Danmhargaigh an cluiche aréir.

The Danes won the match last night.

Labhair mé le beirt Danmhargach ar an traein.

I spoke to two Danes on the train.

Tá cultúr na nDanmhargach an-suimiúil.

The culture of the Danes is very interesting.

Phós m'aintín Danmhargach.

My aunt married a Dane.

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Dane in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Dane?

The Irish for Dane is Danmhargach (pronounced “DAN-va-ruh-guhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Danmhargaigh.

How do you pronounce Danmhargach in Irish?

Danmhargach is said like “DAN-va-ruh-guhkh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠanˠˌwaɾˠəɡəx/).

What is the plural of Dane in Irish?

The plural of Danmhargach is Danmhargaigh; with the article, na Danmhargaigh means “the Danes”. The genitive plural is Danmhargach, as in teanga na nDanmhargach (the language of the Danes).

Does Danmhargach have more than one meaning?

Danmhargach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Danish.

Why does Danmhargach change to Dhanmhargach or nDanmhargach?

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

What is the Irish for Denmark and for the Danish language?

Denmark is an Danmhairg and the Danish language is an Danmhairgis; a Danish person is Danmhargach.

Is Danmhargach the same as Lochlannach?

No. Danmhargach means a modern Dane, while Lochlannach refers to a Viking or Scandinavian, often in a historical sense.

Dane in Irish (Danmhargach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage