HeyRuaHow to say “dose” in Irish
- Irish:
- dáileog
- English:
- dose
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAW-lyohg” /ˈd̪ˠaːlʲoːɡ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dáileoige, na dáileoige (e.g. méid na dáileoige, the size of the dose)
What does “dáileog” mean?
- dose
- A measured amount of a medicine or other substance taken or given at one time.Also: dosage, measured amount.
“Dáileog” with the article
Here is dáileog after the article (an t-alt).
an dáileog
the dose
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Dáileog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dáileog, the Irish word for dose.
Tóg dáileog amháin den leigheas gach maidin.
Take one dose of the medicine every morning.
Bhí an dáileog róláidir don leanbh.
The dose was too strong for the child.
Thug an dochtúir dáileog bheag dó.
The doctor gave him a small dose.
Léigh an treoir faoi mhéid na dáileoige.
Read the instructions about the size of the dose.
Ná déan dearmad ar do dháileog tráthnóna.
Don't forget your evening dose.
Ghlac sí mo dháileog trí thimpiste.
She took my dose by accident.
Tá dáileog níos lú ag teastáil i gcás páistí.
A smaller dose is needed for children.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dose in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dose?
The Irish for dose is dáileog (pronounced “DAW-lyohg”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dáileog in Irish?
Dáileog is said like “DAW-lyohg” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠaːlʲoːɡ/).
Does dáileog have a plural?
No plural form is given for dáileog in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dáileog change to dháileog or ndáileog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dáileog becomes mo dháileog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndáileog (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dáileog' and 'cógas'?
'Cógas' is the medicine or mixture itself, while 'dáileog' is the measured amount you take at one time, as in 'dáileog chógais', a dose of medicine.
