HeyRuaHow to say “date” in Irish
- Irish:
- dáta
- English:
- date
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAW-tuh” /ˈd̪ˠɑːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- dátaí (dates)
- Genitive singular:
- dáta, an dáta (e.g. formáid an dáta, the date format)
- Genitive plural:
- dátaí, na ndátaí (e.g. liosta na ndátaí, the list of dates)
What does “dáta” mean?
- date
- A particular day of the month or year, as written or stated on a calendar.Also: calendar date, day, point in time.
Other Irish words for date: coinne (appointment)
“Dáta” with the article
The plural of date in Irish is dátaí. Here is dáta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dáta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dáta, the Irish word for date.
Other nouns in Irish
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Date in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for date?
The Irish for date is dáta (pronounced “DAW-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dátaí.
How do you pronounce dáta in Irish?
Dáta is said like “DAW-tuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɑːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of date in Irish?
The plural of dáta is dátaí; with the article, na dátaí means “the dates”. The genitive plural is dátaí, as in liosta na ndátaí (the list of dates).
Why does dáta change to dháta or ndáta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dáta becomes mo dháta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndáta (eclipsis).
Can 'dáta' mean a romantic date or the fruit?
No. A romantic date is 'coinne'. 'Dáta' can also mean the fruit (date), but its main use is for calendar dates.
How do I ask what the date is?
Say 'Cén dáta atá ann inniu?' or simply 'Cén dáta inniu?'.
