Diary in Irish (Dialann): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for diary?

The Irish for diary is dialann (pronounced “JEE-uh-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dialanna. Depending on context it can also mean journal.

Q: What is the plural of diary in Irish?

The plural of dialann is dialanna; with the article, na dialanna means “the diaries”. The genitive plural is dialann, as in leathanaigh na ndialann (the pages of the diaries).

Q: Does dialann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dialann can mean diary or journal, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “diary” in Irish

Irish:: dialann
English:: diary, journal
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “JEE-uh-lun” /ˈdʲiəlˠən̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: dialanna (diaries)
Genitive singular:: dialainne, na dialainne (e.g. leathanach na dialainne, the diary page)
Genitive plural:: dialann, na ndialann (e.g. leathanaigh na ndialann, the pages of the diaries)

What does “dialann” mean?

“Dialann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

diary: A book in which you write down daily events, appointments or personal thoughts.Also: journal, daybook, log.

1 other meaning: journal

2journal: A regular written record of events, such as a log kept on a ship or an online blog.Also: log, record, blog.

“Dialann” with the article

The plural of diary in Irish is dialanna. Here is dialann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dialann

the diary

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na dialanna

the diaries

Plural: no change after na

“Dialann” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dialann, the Irish word for diary.

Coinním dialann gach lá.

I keep a diary every day.

Scríobh sí rud éigin sa dialann aréir.

She wrote something in the diary last night.

Cá bhfuil mo dhialann?

Where is my diary?

Bhí clúdach na dialainne stróicthe.

The cover of the diary was torn.

Léigh mé na dialanna a bhí ag mo sheanmháthair.

I read my grandmother's diaries.

Tá an cruinniú breactha i mo dhialann.

The meeting is noted in my diary.

Cheannaigh sé dialann nua don bhliain seo chugainn.

He bought a new diary for next year.

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Diary in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for diary?

The Irish for diary is dialann (pronounced “JEE-uh-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dialanna. Depending on context it can also mean journal.

How do you pronounce dialann in Irish?

Dialann is said like “JEE-uh-lun” (IPA /ˈdʲiəlˠən̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of diary in Irish?

The plural of dialann is dialanna; with the article, na dialanna means “the diaries”. The genitive plural is dialann, as in leathanaigh na ndialann (the pages of the diaries).

Does dialann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dialann can mean diary or journal, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does dialann change to dhialann or ndialann?

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

What is the difference between 'dialann' and 'féilire'?

A 'dialann' is a diary you write in, while a 'féilire' is a calendar showing dates. You note appointments i do dhialann but look up dates ar an bhféilire.

How do you say 'to keep a diary' in Irish?

You say 'dialann a choinneáil', for example 'Coinním dialann'.

Diary in Irish (Dialann): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage