HeyRuaHow to say “darkness” in Irish
- Irish:
- dorcha
- English:
- darkness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DUR-ukh-uh” /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠəxə/
- Genitive singular:
- dorcha, na dorcha (e.g. i lár na dorcha, in the middle of the darkness)
What does “dorcha” mean?
- darkness
- The dark: a state or place where there is no light, as in the phrase 'sa dorcha', in the dark.Also: absence of light, dark place, blackness.
Other Irish words for darkness: dorchadas (darkness), dorchacht (darkness)
“Dorcha” with the article
Here is dorcha after the article (an t-alt).
“Dorcha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dorcha, the Irish word for darkness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Darkness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for darkness?
The Irish for darkness is dorcha (pronounced “DUR-ukh-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dorcha in Irish?
Dorcha is said like “DUR-ukh-uh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠəxə/).
Does dorcha have a plural?
No plural form is given for dorcha in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dorcha have more than one meaning?
Dorcha also has its own entry as an adjective meaning dark.
Why does dorcha change to dhorcha or ndorcha?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dorcha becomes mo dhorcha (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndorcha (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dorcha' and 'dorchadas' as nouns?
'Dorchadas' is the usual standard noun for darkness, while 'dorcha' as a noun is mostly heard in set phrases like 'sa dorcha', in the dark.
