HeyRuaHow to say “fortress” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúnfort
- English:
- fortress
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOON-furt” /ˈd̪ˠuːnˠfˠɔɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- dúnfoirt (fortresses)
- Genitive singular:
- dúnfoirt, an dúnfoirt (e.g. ballaí an dúnfoirt, the walls of the fortress)
- Genitive plural:
- dúnfort, na ndúnfort (e.g. ag tógáil dúnfort, building fortresses)
What does “dúnfort” mean?
- fortress
- A large strongly fortified building or place built to defend against attack.Also: stronghold, citadel, fort.
Other Irish words for fortress: dún (fort), caisleán (castle), caistéal (castle)
“Dúnfort” with the article
The plural of fortress in Irish is dúnfoirt. Here is dúnfort after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dúnfort” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúnfort, the Irish word for fortress.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fortress in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fortress?
The Irish for fortress is dúnfort (pronounced “DOON-furt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dúnfoirt.
How do you pronounce dúnfort in Irish?
Dúnfort is said like “DOON-furt” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːnˠfˠɔɾˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of fortress in Irish?
The plural of dúnfort is dúnfoirt; with the article, na dúnfoirt means “the fortresses”. The genitive plural is dúnfort, as in ag tógáil dúnfort (building fortresses).
Why does dúnfort change to dhúnfort or ndúnfort?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúnfort becomes mo dhúnfort (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúnfort (eclipsis).
How is 'dúnfort' different from 'dún' and 'caisleán'?
'Dún' is a general word for a fort, often an ancient ring fort, while 'dúnfort' stresses a large fortified stronghold. 'Caisleán' is a castle.
