HeyRuaHow to say “faculty” in Irish
- Irish:
- dámh
- English:
- faculty, company of poets
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dawv” /d̪ˠɑːw/
- Plural:
- dámha (faculties)
- Genitive singular:
- dáimhe, na dáimhe (e.g. déan na dáimhe, the dean of the faculty)
- Genitive plural:
- dámh, na ndámh (e.g. ionadaithe na ndámh, the representatives of the faculties)
What does “dámh” mean?
“Dámh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- faculty
- A division of a university that groups related departments or subjects, or the teaching staff of such a division.Also: university faculty, academic faculty, teaching staff.
1 other meaning: company of poets
- 2company of poets
- In early Irish tradition, a band or company of poets and learned men travelling together.Also: band of poets, poetic company, retinue.
“Dámh” with the article
The plural of faculty in Irish is dámha. Here is dámh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dámh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dámh, the Irish word for faculty.
Other nouns in Irish
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Faculty in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for faculty?
The Irish for faculty is dámh (pronounced “dawv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dámha. Depending on context it can also mean company of poets.
How do you pronounce dámh in Irish?
Dámh is said like “dawv” (IPA /d̪ˠɑːw/).
What is the plural of faculty in Irish?
The plural of dámh is dámha; with the article, na dámha means “the faculties”. The genitive plural is dámh, as in ionadaithe na ndámh (the representatives of the faculties).
Does dámh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dámh can mean faculty or company of poets, depending on context; the first is the most common. Dámh also has its own entry as a verb meaning to award.
Why does dámh change to dhámh or ndámh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dámh becomes mo dhámh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndámh (eclipsis).
Is 'dámh' the same as 'cumas' for faculty?
No. 'Dámh' is a university faculty, while a mental faculty or ability is 'cumas' or 'éirim'.
