HeyRuaHow to say “dignity” in Irish
- Irish:
- dínit
- English:
- dignity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DJEE-nitch” /ˈdʲiːnʲətʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dínite, na dínite (e.g. easpa dínite, lack of dignity)
What does “dínit” mean?
- dignity
- The quality of being worthy of respect, or a calm, serious and self-respecting manner.Also: self-respect, worthiness, stateliness.
“Dínit” with the article
Here is dínit after the article (an t-alt).
an dínit
the dignity
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Dínit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dínit, the Irish word for dignity.
Tá dínit ag gach duine.
Everyone has dignity.
Choinnigh sí a dínit go deireadh.
She kept her dignity to the end.
Ní raibh dínit ar bith ann.
There was no dignity in it at all.
Caitheadh leo le dínit agus le meas.
They were treated with dignity and respect.
Chaill sé a dhínit os comhair cách.
He lost his dignity in front of everyone.
Labhair sé le dínit os comhair an tslua.
He spoke with dignity in front of the crowd.
Ba cheart dínit na n-othar a chosaint.
The dignity of patients should be protected.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Dignity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dignity?
The Irish for dignity is dínit (pronounced “DJEE-nitch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dínit in Irish?
Dínit is said like “DJEE-nitch” (IPA /ˈdʲiːnʲətʲ/).
Does dínit have a plural?
No plural form is given for dínit in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dínit change to dhínit or ndínit?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dínit becomes mo dhínit (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndínit (eclipsis).
Is 'dínit' the same as 'onóir'?
Not quite: 'dínit' is dignity or worthiness, while 'onóir' means honour. You keep your dignity, 'do dhínit a choinneáil', but you defend your honour, 'd'onóir a chosaint'.
