Dearness in Irish (Daoire): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for dearness?

The Irish for dearness is daoire (pronounced “DEE-ruh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “dearness” in Irish

Irish:: daoire
English:: dearness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “DEE-ruh” /d̪ˠiːɾʲə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: daoire, na daoire (e.g. ardú na daoire, the rise in dearness)

What does “daoire” mean?

dearness: The quality of being expensive or costly; high price.Also: expensiveness, costliness, high price.

“Daoire” with the article

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

an daoire

the dearness

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Daoire” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using daoire, the Irish word for dearness.

Bhí iontas orm faoi dhaoire an tí.

I was surprised at how dear the house was.

Ní thuigim daoire an bhia sa siopa seo.

I don't understand why the food in this shop is so dear.

Chuir an daoire iontas orm.

The high price surprised me.

Bhí gearán faoi dhaoire na dticéad.

There was a complaint about how dear the tickets were.

Tá an daoire ag dul i méid gach bliain.

Prices are getting higher every year.

Ní cheannóidh mé é mar gheall ar an daoire.

I won't buy it because of how expensive it is.

Is í daoire an bhreosla an fhadhb is mó.

The high cost of fuel is the biggest problem.

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Dearness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dearness?

The Irish for dearness is daoire (pronounced “DEE-ruh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce daoire in Irish?

Daoire is said like “DEE-ruh” (IPA /d̪ˠiːɾʲə/).

Does daoire have a plural?

No plural form is given for daoire in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does daoire change to dhaoire or ndaoire?

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

Is 'daoire' related to 'daor'?

Yes, 'daoire' is the abstract noun from the adjective 'daor' (dear, expensive), and it is also the comparative form: 'níos daoire' means 'dearer'.

What is the opposite of 'daoire'?

The opposite is 'saoire', meaning cheapness, from 'saor' (cheap).

Dearness in Irish (Daoire): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage