HeyRuaHow to say “depth” in Irish
- Irish:
- doimhneacht
- English:
- depth, depth (of thought, feeling), deep place
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEEN-yukht” /ˈd̪ˠiːnʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- doimhneachtaí (depths)
- Genitive singular:
- doimhneachta, na doimhneachta (e.g. tomhas na doimhneachta, measurement of the depth)
- Genitive plural:
- doimhneachtaí, na ndoimhneachtaí (e.g. léarscáil na ndoimhneachtaí, the map of the depths)
What does “doimhneacht” mean?
“Doimhneacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- depth
- How deep something is, the distance from the top or surface down to the bottom.Also: deepness, profundity.
2 other meanings: depth (of thought, feeling) or deep place
- 2depth (of thought, feeling)
- Seriousness or thoroughness in thought, feeling or knowledge.Also: depth, profundity, thoroughness.
- 3deep place
- A deep part of something, such as the deep part of the sea or a hollow.Also: depth, deep, abyss.
Other Irish words for depth: tiús (thickness), tiúspás (thickness)
“Doimhneacht” with the article
The plural of depth in Irish is doimhneachtaí. Here is doimhneacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Doimhneacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using doimhneacht, the Irish word for depth.
Other nouns in Irish
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Depth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for depth?
The Irish for depth is doimhneacht (pronounced “DEEN-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is doimhneachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean depth (of thought, feeling) or deep place.
How do you pronounce doimhneacht in Irish?
Doimhneacht is said like “DEEN-yukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠiːnʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of depth in Irish?
The plural of doimhneacht is doimhneachtaí; with the article, na doimhneachtaí means “the depths”. The genitive plural is doimhneachtaí, as in léarscáil na ndoimhneachtaí (the map of the depths).
Does doimhneacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Doimhneacht can mean depth, depth (of thought, feeling) or deep place, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does doimhneacht change to dhoimhneacht or ndoimhneacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) doimhneacht becomes mo dhoimhneacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndoimhneacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'doimhneacht' and 'domhain'?
'Domhain' is the adjective 'deep', while 'doimhneacht' is the noun 'depth': tá an loch domhain, but doimhneacht an locha.
How do I say 'out of my depth' in Irish?
You can say 'as mo dhoimhneacht', e.g. bhí mé as mo dhoimhneacht ar fad.
