HeyRuaHow to say “divine” in Irish
- Irish:
- diaga
- English:
- divine, godly
- Word type:
- adjective
- More divine:
- níos diaga
- Most divine:
- is diaga
- Pronunciation:
- “JEE-uh-guh” /ˈdʲiəɡə/
What does “diaga” mean?
“Diaga” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- divine
- Belonging to or coming from God or a god.Also: heavenly, of god.
1 other meaning: godly
- 2godly
- Devout and living a holy life.Also: pious, devout, holy.
“Diaga” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is diaga after grásta (grace, masculine), after tine (fire, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: tine dhiaga. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: grásta diaga.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, diaga. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: tinte diaga.
More divine, most divine, very divine
Bhí a ceol níos diaga ná aon cheol eile. Her music was more divine than any other music.
| more divine | níos diaga | in the past tense: ní ba dhiaga |
|---|---|---|
| most divine | is diaga | in the past tense: ba dhiaga |
| as divine as | chomh diaga le | no change after chomh |
| very divine | an-diaga | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too divine | ródhiaga | ró- lenites |
“Diaga” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Divine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for divine?
The Irish for divine is diaga (pronounced “JEE-uh-guh”). It comes after the noun: grásta diaga, a divine grace; tine dhiaga, divine fire.
How do you say more divine and most divine in Irish?
níos diaga is more divine and is diaga is most divine. In the past tense they become ní ba dhiaga and ba dhiaga.
Why does diaga become dhiaga?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So tine dhiaga (divine fire) but grásta diaga (a divine grace), because grásta is masculine.
How do you say very divine in Irish?
an-diaga. Too divine is ródhiaga, and as divine as is chomh diaga le.
Does diaga have more than one meaning?
Yes. Diaga can mean divine or godly, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'diaga' and 'naofa'?
'Diaga' means divine, of God, while 'naofa' means holy or sacred, as in 'an Spiorad Naomh' and 'talamh naofa'.
