HeyRuaHow to say “danger” in Irish
- Irish:
- dainséar
- English:
- danger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAN-shayr” /ˈd̪ˠanʲʃeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- dainséir (dangers)
- Genitive singular:
- dainséir, an dainséir (e.g. comhartha dainséir, danger sign)
- Genitive plural:
- dainséar, na ndainséar (e.g. liosta na ndainséar, the list of the dangers)
What does “dainséar” mean?
- danger
- A situation or thing that could cause harm or injury.Also: peril, risk, hazard.
Other Irish words for danger: baol (danger), contúirt (danger), guais (danger)
“Dainséar” with the article
The plural of danger in Irish is dainséir. Here is dainséar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dainséar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dainséar, the Irish word for danger.
Other nouns in Irish
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Danger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for danger?
The Irish for danger is dainséar (pronounced “DAN-shayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dainséir.
How do you pronounce dainséar in Irish?
Dainséar is said like “DAN-shayr” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠanʲʃeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of danger in Irish?
The plural of dainséar is dainséir; with the article, na dainséir means “the dangers”. The genitive plural is dainséar, as in liosta na ndainséar (the list of the dangers).
Why does dainséar change to dhainséar or ndainséar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dainséar becomes mo dhainséar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndainséar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dainséar and contúirt?
Both mean danger; contúirt and baol are considered more native, while dainséar is a common borrowing used especially in Ulster and Connacht speech.
