Dominican in Irish (Doiminiceach): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for Dominican?

The Irish for Dominican is Doiminiceach (pronounced “DOM-in-ik-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Doiminicigh.

Q: What is the plural of Dominican in Irish?

The plural of Doiminiceach is Doiminicigh; with the article, na Doiminicigh means “the Dominicans”. The genitive plural is Doiminiceach, as in mainistir na nDoiminiceach (the Dominicans' friary).

How to say “Dominican” in Irish

Irish:: Doiminiceach
English:: Dominican
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “DOM-in-ik-ukh” /ˈd̪ˠɔmʲɪnʲɪcəx/

Various forms

Plural:: Doiminicigh (Dominicans)
Genitive singular:: Doiminicigh, an Doiminicigh (e.g. teach an Doiminicigh, the Dominican's house)
Genitive plural:: Doiminiceach, na nDoiminiceach (e.g. mainistir na nDoiminiceach, the Dominicans' friary)

What does “Doiminiceach” mean?

“Doiminiceach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

Dominican: A member of the Dominican religious order founded by Saint Dominic.Also: Dominican friar, Dominican nun, blackfriar.

1 other meaning:

2Dominican: A person from Dominica or from the Dominican Republic.Also: person from the Dominican Republic, Dominican citizen.

“Doiminiceach” with the article

The plural of Dominican in Irish is Doiminicigh. Here is Doiminiceach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an Doiminiceach

the Dominican

No change after an

na Doiminicigh

the Dominicans

Plural: no change after na

“Doiminiceach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Doiminiceach, the Irish word for Dominican.

Is Doiminiceach é an sagart sin.

That priest is a Dominican.

Tháinig na Doiminicigh go hÉirinn sa tríú haois déag.

The Dominicans came to Ireland in the thirteenth century.

Bhí scoil ag na Doiminicigh sa bhaile.

The Dominicans had a school in the town.

Chuaigh sí ar scoil chuig mná rialta Doiminiceacha.

She went to school with Dominican nuns.

Labhair an Doiminiceach go breá faoin stair.

The Dominican spoke well about history.

Tá séipéal na nDoiminiceach in aice an droichid.

The Dominicans' church is beside the bridge.

Bhuail mé le Doiminiceach as Santo Domingo.

I met a Dominican from Santo Domingo.

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Dominican in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Dominican?

The Irish for Dominican is Doiminiceach (pronounced “DOM-in-ik-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Doiminicigh.

How do you pronounce Doiminiceach in Irish?

Doiminiceach is said like “DOM-in-ik-ukh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔmʲɪnʲɪcəx/).

What is the plural of Dominican in Irish?

The plural of Doiminiceach is Doiminicigh; with the article, na Doiminicigh means “the Dominicans”. The genitive plural is Doiminiceach, as in mainistir na nDoiminiceach (the Dominicans' friary).

Why does Doiminiceach change to Dhoiminiceach or nDoiminiceach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Doiminiceach becomes mo Dhoiminiceach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nDoiminiceach (eclipsis).

Is the word capitalised in Irish?

Yes, Doiminiceach takes a capital letter like other names of orders and nationalities, for example na Doiminicigh.

Dominican in Irish (Doiminiceach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage