HeyRuaHow to say “dinghy” in Irish
- Irish:
- dingí
- English:
- dinghy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DING-ee” /ˈdʲiŋʲiː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dingí, an dingí (e.g. seol an dingí, the sail of the dinghy)
What does “dingí” mean?
- dinghy
- A small open boat, often used as a tender to a larger vessel or for sailing.Also: small boat, rowing boat, tender.
“Dingí” with the article
Here is dingí after the article (an t-alt).
an dingí
the dinghy
No change after an
“Dingí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dingí, the Irish word for dinghy.
Tá dingí beag againn ag an gcé.
We have a small dinghy at the quay.
Tharraing siad an dingí suas ar an trá.
They pulled the dinghy up on the beach.
Bhris maide rámha an dingí inné.
The dinghy's oar broke yesterday.
Chuamar amach chuig an mbád sa dingí.
We went out to the boat in the dinghy.
Is maith liom seoltóireacht i ndingí.
I like sailing in a dinghy.
Tá poll i mo dhingí arís.
There is a hole in my dinghy again.
Cheannaigh m'uncail dingí nua don samhradh.
My uncle bought a new dinghy for the summer.
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Dinghy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dinghy?
The Irish for dinghy is dingí (pronounced “DING-ee”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dingí in Irish?
Dingí is said like “DING-ee” (IPA /ˈdʲiŋʲiː/).
Does dingí have a plural?
No plural form is given for dingí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dingí change to dhingí or ndingí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dingí becomes mo dhingí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndingí (eclipsis).
Is 'dingí' the same as 'báidín'?
'Báidín' means any little boat, while 'dingí' refers specifically to a dinghy, such as a small sailing boat or a tender.
