HeyRuaHow to say “dun” in Irish
- Irish:
- odhar
- English:
- dun, sallow
- Word type:
- adjective
- Dunner:
- níos odhaire
- Dunnest:
- is odhaire
- Plural:
- odhra
- Pronunciation:
- “ow-er” /ˈəuəɾˠ/
What does “odhar” mean?
“Odhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dun
- Of a dull greyish-brown colour.Also: dun-coloured, greyish-brown, drab, tawny.
1 other meaning: sallow
- 2sallow
- Of a face or skin: pale and dull in colour, unhealthy-looking.Also: pale, wan, pallid.
“Odhar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is odhar after capall (horse, masculine), after bó (cow, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, odhra.
Dunner, dunnest, very dun
| dunner | níos odhaire | in the past tense: ní b'odhaire |
|---|---|---|
| dunnest | is odhaire | in the past tense: ab odhaire |
| as dun as | chomh hodhar le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very dun | an-odhar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too dun | ró-odhar | ró- lenites |
“Odhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Dun in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dun?
The Irish for dun is odhar (pronounced “ow-er”). It comes after the noun: capall odhar, a dun horse; bó odhar, a dun cow.
How do you say dunner and dunnest in Irish?
níos odhaire is dunner and is odhaire is dunnest. In the past tense they become ní b'odhaire and ab odhaire.
What is the plural of odhar?
With a plural noun odhar becomes odhra: capaill odhra, ba odhra.
How do you say very dun in Irish?
an-odhar. Too dun is ró-odhar, and as dun as is chomh hodhar le.
Does odhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Odhar can mean dun or sallow, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'odhar' and 'donn'?
'Donn' is ordinary brown, while 'odhar' is a duller, greyish brown or drab colour, often used of animals such as 'bó odhar'.
