Danger in Irish (Contúirt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for danger?

The Irish for danger is contúirt (pronounced “kun-TOOR-tch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is contúirtí. Depending on context it can also mean likelihood.

Q: What is the plural of danger in Irish?

The plural of contúirt is contúirtí; with the article, na contúirtí means “the dangers”. The genitive plural is contúirtí, as in seachaint na gcontúirtí (avoiding the dangers).

Q: Does contúirt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Contúirt can mean danger or likelihood, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “danger” in Irish

Irish:: contúirt
English:: danger, likelihood
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “kun-TOOR-tch” /kʊn̪ˠˈt̪ˠuːɾʲtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: contúirtí (dangers)
Genitive singular:: contúirte, na contúirte (e.g. comhartha contúirte, danger sign)
Genitive plural:: contúirtí, na gcontúirtí (e.g. seachaint na gcontúirtí, avoiding the dangers)

What does “contúirt” mean?

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

danger: A situation or thing that could cause harm, injury or loss.Also: peril, risk, hazard.

1 other meaning: likelihood

2likelihood: Used in phrases like 'níl contúirt ort' to mean there is no chance or likelihood of something happening.Also: chance, fear.

Other Irish words for danger: baol (danger), dainséar (danger), guais (danger)

“Contúirt” with the article

The plural of danger in Irish is contúirtí. Here is contúirt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chontúirt

the danger

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na contúirtí

the dangers

Plural: no change after na

“Contúirt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using contúirt, the Irish word for danger.

Tá contúirt ann go mbeidh tuilte ann.

There is a danger of flooding.

Bhí an chontúirt thart faoi mhaidin.

The danger was over by morning.

Bhí a shaol i gcontúirt.

His life was in danger.

Ná cuir thú féin i gcontúirt.

Don't put yourself in danger.

Tá go leor contúirtí ar an mbóthar sin.

There are many dangers on that road.

Chonaic mé comhartha contúirte ag an droichead.

I saw a danger sign at the bridge.

Níl contúirt ar bith ort, a stór.

You're in no danger at all, love.

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Danger in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for danger?

The Irish for danger is contúirt (pronounced “kun-TOOR-tch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is contúirtí. Depending on context it can also mean likelihood.

How do you pronounce contúirt in Irish?

Contúirt is said like “kun-TOOR-tch” (IPA /kʊn̪ˠˈt̪ˠuːɾʲtʲ/).

What is the plural of danger in Irish?

The plural of contúirt is contúirtí; with the article, na contúirtí means “the dangers”. The genitive plural is contúirtí, as in seachaint na gcontúirtí (avoiding the dangers).

Does contúirt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Contúirt can mean danger or likelihood, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does contúirt change to chontúirt or gcontúirt?

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

What is the difference between contúirt and baol?

Both mean danger; baol is also common, especially in 'níl baol air' (not a chance), while contúirt is the everyday general word, as in 'i gcontúirt'.

How do I say 'dangerous' in Irish?

The adjective is contúirteach, as in 'bóthar contúirteach' (a dangerous road).

Danger in Irish (Contúirt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage