HeyRuaHow to say “darkness” in Irish
- Irish:
- dorchacht
- English:
- darkness, obscurity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DUR-uh-khukht” /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠəxəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dorchachta, na dorchachta (e.g. i lár na dorchachta, in the middle of the darkness)
What does “dorchacht” mean?
“Dorchacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- darkness
- The state of being dark, with little or no light.Also: dark, blackness, gloom.
“Dorchacht” with the article
Here is dorchacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dorchacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dorchacht, the Irish word for darkness.
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Darkness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for darkness?
The Irish for darkness is dorchacht (pronounced “DUR-uh-khukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean obscurity.
How do you pronounce dorchacht in Irish?
Dorchacht is said like “DUR-uh-khukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠəxəxt̪ˠ/).
Does dorchacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dorchacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dorchacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dorchacht can mean darkness or obscurity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dorchacht change to dhorchacht or ndorchacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dorchacht becomes mo dhorchacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndorchacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dorchacht' and 'dorchadas'?
Both mean darkness; 'dorchadas' is the more common everyday word, while 'dorchacht' is somewhat less frequent and can also suggest obscurity.
