HeyRuaHow to say “Donald” in Irish
- Irish:
- Dónall
- English:
- Donald
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOH-nul” /ˈd̪ˠoːn̪ˠəl̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Dónaill (e.g. teach Dhónaill, Donald's house)
What does “Dónall” mean?
- Donald
- A traditional Irish male first name, usually given as Donald in English and sometimes anglicised as Daniel.Also: Daniel, male name, given name.
“Dónall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Dónall, the Irish word for Donald.
Dónall is ainm do m'uncail.
My uncle's name is Donald.
Tá Dónall ag obair sa siopa inniu.
Donald is working in the shop today.
A Dhónaill, an dtiocfaidh tú linn?
Donald, will you come with us?
Chonaic mé Dónall ag an aifreann.
I saw Donald at Mass.
Is é seo carr Dhónaill.
This is Donald's car.
Thug mé an leabhar do Dhónall inné.
I gave the book to Donald yesterday.
Bhí Dónall agus Máire ag damhsa.
Donald and Mary were dancing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Donald in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Donald?
The Irish for Donald is Dónall (pronounced “DOH-nul”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Dónall in Irish?
Dónall is said like “DOH-nul” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːn̪ˠəl̪ˠ/).
Does Dónall have a plural?
No. Dónall is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Is Dónall the same name as Domhnall?
Yes, Dónall is the modern standard spelling of the older Domhnall; both correspond to English Donald.
Why does it become Dhónaill?
In the vocative you say 'a Dhónaill', and as a possessor it is 'teach Dhónaill' (Donald's house), with lenition and the genitive form.
