HeyRuaHow to say “global” in Irish
- Irish:
- domhanda
- English:
- global, worldly, terrestrial
- Word type:
- adjective
- More global:
- níos domhanda
- Most global:
- is domhanda
- Pronunciation:
- “DOW-un-da” /ˈd̪ˠəunˠəd̪ˠə/
What does “domhanda” mean?
“Domhanda” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- global
- Relating to or covering the whole world.Also: worldwide, world, international.
2 other meanings: worldly or terrestrial
- 2worldly
- Belonging to this world and everyday life rather than to spiritual matters.Also: mundane, earthly, secular.
- 3terrestrial
- Relating to the earth as a planet.Also: earthly.
Other Irish adjectives for global: idirnáisiúnta (international)
“Domhanda” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is domhanda after cogadh (war, masculine), after scéim (scheme, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: scéim dhomhanda. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: cogadh domhanda.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, domhanda. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: scéimeanna domhanda.
More global, most global, very global
| more global | níos domhanda | in the past tense: ní ba dhomhanda |
|---|---|---|
| most global | is domhanda | in the past tense: ba dhomhanda |
| as global as | chomh domhanda le | no change after chomh |
| very global | an-domhanda | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too global | ródhomhanda | ró- lenites |
“Domhanda” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Global in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for global?
The Irish for global is domhanda (pronounced “DOW-un-da”). It comes after the noun: cogadh domhanda, a global war; scéim dhomhanda, a global scheme.
How do you say more global and most global in Irish?
níos domhanda is more global and is domhanda is most global. In the past tense they become ní ba dhomhanda and ba dhomhanda.
Why does domhanda become dhomhanda?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So scéim dhomhanda (a global scheme) but cogadh domhanda (a global war), because cogadh is masculine.
How do you say very global in Irish?
an-domhanda. Too global is ródhomhanda, and as global as is chomh domhanda le.
Does domhanda have more than one meaning?
Yes. Domhanda can mean global, worldly or terrestrial, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'domhanda' and 'saolta'?
'Domhanda' usually means global or worldwide, as in 'téamh domhanda' (global warming), while 'saolta' means worldly in the sense of material or secular life.
How do I say 'World Cup' in Irish?
It is 'Corn an Domhain', using the genitive of the noun 'domhan' rather than the adjective 'domhanda'.
