HeyRuaHow to say “doing” in Irish
- Irish:
- déanamh
- English:
- doing, make, build
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- déan, to do (ag déanamh, doing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “JAY-nuv” /ˈdʲeːnˠəw/
- Genitive singular:
- déanta, an déanta (e.g. am déanta na hoibre, time to do the work)
What does “déanamh” mean?
“Déanamh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- doing
- The act of doing or making something; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'déan'.Also: making, act of doing, making of.
2 other meanings: make or build
- 2make
- The way something is made, its construction, shape or form.Also: shape, form, construction, build.
- 3build
- The physical build or figure of a person's body.Also: physique, figure.
Other Irish words for doing: déanamh (doing)
“Déanamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, déanamh means doing: it is the verbal noun of the verb déan (to do). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Déanamh” with the article
Here is déanamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Déanamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using déanamh, the Irish word for doing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Doing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for doing?
The Irish for doing is déanamh (pronounced “JAY-nuv”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean make or build.
How do you pronounce déanamh in Irish?
Déanamh is said like “JAY-nuv” (IPA /ˈdʲeːnˠəw/).
Does déanamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for déanamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does déanamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Déanamh can mean doing, make or build, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does déanamh change to dhéanamh or ndéanamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) déanamh becomes mo dhéanamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéanamh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am doing' in Irish?
Use 'ag' with the verbal noun: 'Táim ag déanamh mo cheachtanna' means I am doing my lessons.
What does 'le déanamh' mean?
It means 'to be done': 'Tá obair le déanamh' means there is work to be done.
