Danish in Irish (Danmhairgis): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for Danish?

The Irish for Danish is Danmhairgis (pronounced “DOWN-uh-war-ig-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “Danish” in Irish

Irish:: Danmhairgis
English:: Danish
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “DOWN-uh-war-ig-ish” /ˈd̪ˠanˠəwaɾʲəɟəʃ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: Danmhairgise, na Danmhairgise (e.g. foclóir Danmhairgise, a Danish dictionary)

What does “Danmhairgis” mean?

Danish: The Danish language, spoken mainly in Denmark.Also: Danish language.

“Danmhairgis” with the article

Here is Danmhairgis after the article (an t-alt).

an Danmhairgis

the Danish

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Danmhairgis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Danmhairgis, the Irish word for Danish.

Tá Danmhairgis ag mo dheirfiúr.

My sister speaks Danish.

Tá an Danmhairgis deacair le foghlaim.

Danish is hard to learn.

Cheannaigh mé leabhar Danmhairgise inné.

I bought a Danish book yesterday.

Labhair sé liom i nDanmhairgis.

He spoke to me in Danish.

Tá rang Danmhairgise agam ar an Máirt.

I have a Danish class on Tuesday.

Ní thuigim focal Danmhairgise ar bith.

I don't understand a word of Danish.

Aistríodh an t-úrscéal ón Danmhairgis.

The novel was translated from Danish.

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Danish in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Danish?

The Irish for Danish is Danmhairgis (pronounced “DOWN-uh-war-ig-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce Danmhairgis in Irish?

Danmhairgis is said like “DOWN-uh-war-ig-ish” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠanˠəwaɾʲəɟəʃ/).

Does Danmhairgis have a plural?

No. Danmhairgis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.

Why does Danmhairgis change to Dhanmhairgis or nDanmhairgis?

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

How is 'Danmhairgis' different from 'Danmhairg'?

'An Danmhairg' is the country Denmark, while 'Danmhairgis' is the Danish language; a Danish person is 'Danmhairgeach'.

Do I use the article with 'Danmhairgis'?

Usually you say 'Tá Danmhairgis aici' without it, but the article is common when talking about the language in general: 'Is teanga álainn í an Danmhairgis'.

Danish in Irish (Danmhairgis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage