HeyRuaHow to say “dust” in Irish
- Irish:
- deannach
- English:
- dust, meal dust
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAN-ukh” /dʲanˠəx/
- Genitive singular:
- deannaigh, an deannaigh (e.g. scamall deannaigh, a cloud of dust)
What does “deannach” mean?
“Deannach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dust
- Fine dry powder or particles, such as gather on surfaces or rise from the ground.Also: fine dust, powder, dust particles.
“Deannach” with the article
Here is deannach after the article (an t-alt).
“Deannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deannach, the Irish word for dust.
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Dust in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dust?
The Irish for dust is deannach (pronounced “DYAN-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean meal dust.
How do you pronounce deannach in Irish?
Deannach is said like “DYAN-ukh” (IPA /dʲanˠəx/).
Does deannach have a plural?
No plural form is given for deannach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does deannach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deannach can mean dust or meal dust, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deannach change to dheannach or ndeannach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deannach becomes mo dheannach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeannach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between deannach and smúit?
Deannach is fine dry dust, as on furniture or from a road; smúit is more like grime, smoke or a haze of dust. Dusta is another common word for dust.
