HeyRuaHow to say “fire” in Irish
- Irish:
- dóiteán
- English:
- fire
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOH-tyawn” /ˈd̪ˠoːtʲaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- dóiteáin (fires)
- Genitive singular:
- dóiteáin, an dóiteáin (e.g. láthair an dóiteáin, the scene of the fire)
- Genitive plural:
- dóiteán, na ndóiteán (e.g. líon na ndóiteán, the number of fires)
What does “dóiteán” mean?
- fire
- An uncontrolled fire that burns a building, land or property.Also: blaze, conflagration, house fire.
Other Irish words for fire: tine (fire)
“Dóiteán” with the article
The plural of fire in Irish is dóiteáin. Here is dóiteán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dóiteán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dóiteán, the Irish word for fire.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fire in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fire?
The Irish for fire is dóiteán (pronounced “DOH-tyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dóiteáin.
How do you pronounce dóiteán in Irish?
Dóiteán is said like “DOH-tyawn” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːtʲaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of fire in Irish?
The plural of dóiteán is dóiteáin; with the article, na dóiteáin means “the fires”. The genitive plural is dóiteán, as in líon na ndóiteán (the number of fires).
Why does dóiteán change to dhóiteán or ndóiteán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dóiteán becomes mo dhóiteán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndóiteán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dóiteán' and 'tine'?
'Tine' is any fire, including one in a fireplace, while 'dóiteán' is a destructive, uncontrolled fire such as a house fire.
