HeyRuaHow to say “darning” in Irish
- Irish:
- dearnáil
- English:
- darning
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dearnáil, to darn (ag dearnáil, darning)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DJAR-nawl” /ˈdʲaːɾˠn̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- dearnála, na dearnála (e.g. snáthaid dearnála, darning needle)
What does “dearnáil” mean?
- darning
- The act of mending a hole in cloth or a sock by weaving thread across it; the verbal noun of the verb dearnáil.Also: darn, mending, repairing socks.
“Dearnáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, dearnáil means darning: it is the verbal noun of the verb dearnáil (to darn). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dearnáil” with the article
Here is dearnáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Dearnáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dearnáil, the Irish word for darning.
Other nouns in Irish
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Darning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for darning?
The Irish for darning is dearnáil (pronounced “DJAR-nawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dearnáil in Irish?
Dearnáil is said like “DJAR-nawl” (IPA /ˈdʲaːɾˠn̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does dearnáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for dearnáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dearnáil have more than one meaning?
Dearnáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to darn.
Why does dearnáil change to dhearnáil or ndearnáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dearnáil becomes mo dhearnáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndearnáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dearnáil and fuáil?
Dearnáil is darning, filling a hole by weaving thread across it, while fuáil is sewing in general, stitching cloth together.
