HeyRuaHow to say “design” in Irish
- Irish:
- dearadh
- English:
- design, drawing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dear, to design (ag dearadh, designing)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAR-oo” /ˈdʲaɾˠə/
- Plural:
- dearaí (designs)
- Genitive singular:
- dearaidh, an dearaidh (e.g. téama an dearaidh, the theme of the design)
- Genitive plural:
- dearaí, na ndearaí (e.g. bailiúchán na ndearaí, the collection of designs)
What does “dearadh” mean?
“Dearadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- design
- A plan or pattern showing how something is to be made or how it looks.Also: pattern, layout, plan.
1 other meaning: drawing
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Dearadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, dearadh means designing: it is the verbal noun of the verb dear (to design). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dearadh” with the article
The plural of design in Irish is dearaí. Here is dearadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dearadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dearadh, the Irish word for design.
Other nouns in Irish
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Design in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for design?
The Irish for design is dearadh (pronounced “DAR-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dearaí. Depending on context it can also mean drawing.
How do you pronounce dearadh in Irish?
Dearadh is said like “DAR-oo” (IPA /ˈdʲaɾˠə/).
What is the plural of design in Irish?
The plural of dearadh is dearaí; with the article, na dearaí means “the designs”. The genitive plural is dearaí, as in bailiúchán na ndearaí (the collection of designs).
Does dearadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dearadh can mean design or drawing, depending on context; the first is the most common. Dearadh also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning designing.
Why does dearadh change to dhearadh or ndearadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dearadh becomes mo dhearadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndearadh (eclipsis).
What is the word for a designer?
A designer is 'dearthóir', from the same root as 'dearadh'.
