HeyRuaHow to say “dip” in Irish
- Irish:
- dip
- English:
- dip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dip” /dʲɪpʲ/
- Plural:
- dipeanna (dips)
- Genitive singular:
- dipe, na dipe (e.g. boladh na dipe, the smell of the dip)
- Genitive plural:
- dipeanna, na ndipeanna (e.g. úsáid na ndipeanna, the use of sheep dips)
What does “dip” mean?
- dip
- A liquid disinfectant into which sheep or other animals are plunged to kill parasites, or the trough holding it.Also: sheep dip, sheep-dip, dipping solution.
Other Irish words for dip: tum (dip), log (hollow), tumadh (dipping)
“Dip” with the article
The plural of dip in Irish is dipeanna. Here is dip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dip” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dip, the Irish word for dip.
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Dip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dip?
The Irish for dip is dip (pronounced “dip”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dipeanna.
How do you pronounce dip in Irish?
Dip is said like “dip” (IPA /dʲɪpʲ/).
What is the plural of dip in Irish?
The plural of dip is dipeanna; with the article, na dipeanna means “the dips”. The genitive plural is dipeanna, as in úsáid na ndipeanna (the use of sheep dips).
Why does dip change to dhip or ndip?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dip becomes mo dhip (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndip (eclipsis).
Is 'dip' used for dipping food in a sauce?
No, the Irish 'dip' is mainly the farming word for sheep dip; for a food dip or sauce you would usually say 'anlann'.
