HeyRuaHow to say “fortification” in Irish
- Irish:
- daingniú
- English:
- fortification, confirmation, consolidation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- daingnigh, to fortify (ag daingniú, fortifying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DANG-new” /ˈd̪ˠaŋʲnʲuː/
- Plural:
- daingnithe (fortifications)
- Genitive singular:
- daingnithe, an daingnithe (e.g. obair an daingnithe, the work of fortification)
- Genitive plural:
- daingnithe, na ndaingnithe (e.g. ballaí na ndaingnithe, the walls of the fortifications)
What does “daingniú” mean?
“Daingniú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fortification
- Daingniú is the verbal noun of daingnigh: the act of making something strong or secure, such as fortifying a place.Also: strengthening, securing, fortifying.
2 other meanings: confirmation or consolidation
- 2confirmation
- The act of confirming or ratifying something, such as an arrangement, a booking or an appointment.Also: ratification, affirmation.
- 3consolidation
- The act of consolidating or establishing something firmly, such as a position or knowledge.Also: establishment, reinforcement.
“Daingniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, daingniú means fortifying: it is the verbal noun of the verb daingnigh (to fortify). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Daingniú” with the article
The plural of fortification in Irish is daingnithe. Here is daingniú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Daingniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daingniú, the Irish word for fortification.
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Fortification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fortification?
The Irish for fortification is daingniú (pronounced “DANG-new”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is daingnithe. Depending on context it can also mean confirmation or consolidation.
How do you pronounce daingniú in Irish?
Daingniú is said like “DANG-new” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠaŋʲnʲuː/).
What is the plural of fortification in Irish?
The plural of daingniú is daingnithe; with the article, na daingnithe means “the fortifications”. The genitive plural is daingnithe, as in ballaí na ndaingnithe (the walls of the fortifications).
Does daingniú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Daingniú can mean fortification, confirmation or consolidation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does daingniú change to dhaingniú or ndaingniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daingniú becomes mo dhaingniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaingniú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between daingniú and dearbhú?
Daingniú stresses making something firm or secure, such as a booking or a fortification, while dearbhú means declaring or affirming that something is true.
