HeyRuaHow to say “dynamite” in Irish
- Irish:
- dinimít
- English:
- dynamite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DIN-ih-meetch” /ˈdʲɪnʲəmʲiːtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dinimíte, na dinimíte (e.g. bata dinimíte, a stick of dynamite)
What does “dinimít” mean?
- dynamite
- A powerful explosive used for blasting rock, in mining and in demolition.Also: explosive, blasting explosive.
“Dinimít” with the article
Here is dinimít after the article (an t-alt).
an dinimít
the dynamite
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Dinimít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dinimít, the Irish word for dynamite.
Bhain siad úsáid as dinimít sa chairéal.
They used dynamite in the quarry.
Tá an dinimít an-chontúirteach.
The dynamite is very dangerous.
Fuair na gardaí bata dinimíte sa charr.
The guards found a stick of dynamite in the car.
Phléasc siad an charraig le dinimít.
They blasted the rock with dynamite.
Ba é Alfred Nobel a chum an dinimít.
It was Alfred Nobel who invented dynamite.
Coinnítear an dinimít i stóras faoi ghlas.
The dynamite is kept in a locked store.
Bhí boladh dinimíte fós san aer.
There was still a smell of dynamite in the air.
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Dynamite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dynamite?
The Irish for dynamite is dinimít (pronounced “DIN-ih-meetch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dinimít in Irish?
Dinimít is said like “DIN-ih-meetch” (IPA /ˈdʲɪnʲəmʲiːtʲ/).
Does dinimít have a plural?
No plural form is given for dinimít in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dinimít change to dhinimít or ndinimít?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dinimít becomes mo dhinimít (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndinimít (eclipsis).
What is the general Irish word for an explosive?
The general word is 'pléascán'; 'dinimít' refers specifically to dynamite.
