HeyRuaHow to say “going” in Irish
- Irish:
- dul
- English:
- going, means, arrangement, occasion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- téigh, to go (ag dul, going)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dul” /d̪ˠʊl̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dula, an dula (e.g. am an dula, the time of going)
What does “dul” mean?
“Dul” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- going
- The act of going or travelling somewhere; it is the verbal noun of the verb téigh.Also: departure, passing, travel.
3 other meanings: means or arrangement or occasion
- 2means
- A way or ability to do something, often in the phrase 'tá dul agam' meaning 'I am able'.Also: way, ability, capability.
- 3arrangement
- The way something is put together, its construction, style or version.Also: construction, style, version.
- 4occasion
- A time or turn, as in 'an chéad dul síos', first of all.Also: time, turn.
Other Irish words for going: imeacht (departure)
“Dul” as a verbal noun
After ag, dul means going: it is the verbal noun of the verb téigh (to go). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dul” with the article
Here is dul after the article (an t-alt).
“Dul” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dul, the Irish word for going.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Going in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for going?
The Irish for going is dul (pronounced “dul”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean means or arrangement or occasion.
How do you pronounce dul in Irish?
Dul is said like “dul” (IPA /d̪ˠʊl̪ˠ/).
Does dul have a plural?
No plural form is given for dul in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dul have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dul can mean going, means, arrangement or occasion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dul change to dhul or ndul?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dul becomes mo dhul (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndul (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I can't' using dul?
Use 'níl dul agam', for example 'Ní raibh dul aici cuimhneamh air' means 'She couldn't remember it'.
What does 'dul chun cinn' mean?
'Dul chun cinn' means progress or advancement, as in 'dul chun cinn teicneolaíoch', technological progress.
