HeyRuaHow to say “doubt” in Irish
- Irish:
- dabht
- English:
- doubt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dowt” /d̪ˠəut̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- dabhtanna (doubts)
- Genitive singular:
- dabht, an dabht (e.g. scáth an dabht, the shadow of doubt)
- Genitive plural:
- dabhtanna, na ndabhtanna (e.g. ag plé na ndabhtanna, discussing the doubts)
What does “dabht” mean?
- doubt
- A feeling of being unsure whether something is true or will happen.Also: uncertainty, misgiving, question.
Other Irish words for doubt: amhras (doubt), éiginnteacht (uncertainty), neamhchinnteacht (uncertainty)
“Dabht” with the article
The plural of doubt in Irish is dabhtanna. Here is dabht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dabht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dabht, the Irish word for doubt.
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Doubt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for doubt?
The Irish for doubt is dabht (pronounced “dowt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dabhtanna.
How do you pronounce dabht in Irish?
Dabht is said like “dowt” (IPA /d̪ˠəut̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of doubt in Irish?
The plural of dabht is dabhtanna; with the article, na dabhtanna means “the doubts”. The genitive plural is dabhtanna, as in ag plé na ndabhtanna (discussing the doubts).
Why does dabht change to dhabht or ndabht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dabht becomes mo dhabht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndabht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dabht and amhras?
Both mean doubt; amhras is the more native and also covers suspicion (tá amhras orm faoi), while dabht is common in phrases like gan dabht.
How do I say 'of course' using dabht?
Say gan dabht, literally 'without doubt', e.g. An dtiocfaidh tú? Tiocfaidh, gan dabht.
