HeyRuaHow to say “demesne” in Irish
- Irish:
- diméin
- English:
- demesne
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dih-MAYN” /dʲəˈmʲeːnʲ/
- Plural:
- diméinte (demesnes)
- Genitive singular:
- diméine, na diméine (e.g. balla na diméine, the demesne wall)
- Genitive plural:
- diméinte, na ndiméinte (e.g. úinéirí na ndiméinte, the owners of the demesnes)
What does “diméin” mean?
- demesne
- The land and grounds attached to a big house or estate, often walled and planted with trees.Also: estate, grounds, domain, park.
“Diméin” with the article
The plural of demesne in Irish is diméinte. Here is diméin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Diméin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diméin, the Irish word for demesne.
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Demesne in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for demesne?
The Irish for demesne is diméin (pronounced “dih-MAYN”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is diméinte.
How do you pronounce diméin in Irish?
Diméin is said like “dih-MAYN” (IPA /dʲəˈmʲeːnʲ/).
What is the plural of demesne in Irish?
The plural of diméin is diméinte; with the article, na diméinte means “the demesnes”. The genitive plural is diméinte, as in úinéirí na ndiméinte (the owners of the demesnes).
Why does diméin change to dhiméin or ndiméin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diméin becomes mo dhiméin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiméin (eclipsis).
Is 'diméin' the same as 'eastát'?
They overlap: 'eastát' is the whole estate or property, while 'diméin' is specifically the grounds around the big house, as in the English 'demesne'.
