HeyRuaHow to say “forgetfulness” in Irish
- Irish:
- dearmad
- English:
- forgetfulness, mistake
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dearmad, to forget (ag dearmad, forgetting)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “JAR-uh-mud” /dʲaɾˠəmˠəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- dearmaid
- Genitive singular:
- dearmaid, an dearmaid (e.g. de bharr an dearmaid, because of the oversight)
- Genitive plural:
- dearmad, na ndearmad (e.g. ceartú na ndearmad, the correction of the mistakes)
What does “dearmad” mean?
“Dearmad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- forgetfulness
- The act of forgetting something; used in 'déan dearmad ar' meaning to forget.Also: forgetting, oversight, lapse of memory.
1 other meaning: mistake
- 2mistake
- An error or slip made by not paying attention.Also: error, slip, blunder.
Other Irish words for forgetfulness: díchuimhne (forgetfulness)
“Dearmad” as a verbal noun
After ag, dearmad means forgetting: it is the verbal noun of the verb dearmad (to forget). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dearmad” with the article
The plural of forgetfulness in Irish is dearmaid. Here is dearmad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dearmad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dearmad, the Irish word for forgetfulness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Forgetfulness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forgetfulness?
The Irish for forgetfulness is dearmad (pronounced “JAR-uh-mud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dearmaid. Depending on context it can also mean mistake.
How do you pronounce dearmad in Irish?
Dearmad is said like “JAR-uh-mud” (IPA /dʲaɾˠəmˠəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of forgetfulness in Irish?
The plural of dearmad is dearmaid; with the article, it is na dearmaid. The genitive plural is dearmad, as in ceartú na ndearmad (the correction of the mistakes).
Does dearmad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dearmad can mean forgetfulness or mistake, depending on context; the first is the most common. Dearmad also has its own entry as a verb meaning to forget.
Why does dearmad change to dhearmad or ndearmad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dearmad becomes mo dhearmad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndearmad (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to forget' in Irish?
Use 'dearmad a dhéanamh ar', e.g. 'Rinne mé dearmad ar an eochair' (I forgot the key). There is also the verb 'dearmad' itself, as in 'Ná dearmad é'.
What is the difference between 'dearmad' and 'botún'?
'Botún' is a blunder or mistake in general, while 'dearmad' stresses forgetting or overlooking something, though both can mean mistake.
