HeyRuaHow to say “granting” in Irish
- Irish:
- deonú
- English:
- granting, grant
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- deonaigh, to grant (ag deonú, granting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYOH-noo” /ˈdʲoːnuː/
- Plural:
- deonuithe
- Genitive singular:
- deonaithe, an deonaithe (e.g. dáta an deonaithe, the date of the grant)
- Genitive plural:
- deonuithe, na ndeonuithe (e.g. líon na ndeonuithe, the number of grants)
What does “deonú” mean?
“Deonú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- granting
- The act of granting or conceding something, the verbal noun of the verb deonaigh (grant, deign).Also: grant, conceding, bestowal, deigning.
1 other meaning: grant
- 2grant
- Something that is granted, such as a permission, concession or allowance.Also: concession, allowance, permission.
“Deonú” as a verbal noun
After ag, deonú means granting: it is the verbal noun of the verb deonaigh (to grant). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Deonú” with the article
The plural of granting in Irish is deonuithe. Here is deonú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deonú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deonú, the Irish word for granting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Granting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for granting?
The Irish for granting is deonú (pronounced “DYOH-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deonuithe. Depending on context it can also mean grant.
How do you pronounce deonú in Irish?
Deonú is said like “DYOH-noo” (IPA /ˈdʲoːnuː/).
What is the plural of granting in Irish?
The plural of deonú is deonuithe; with the article, it is na deonuithe. The genitive plural is deonuithe, as in líon na ndeonuithe (the number of grants).
Does deonú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deonú can mean granting or grant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deonú change to dheonú or ndeonú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deonú becomes mo dheonú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeonú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between deonú and deontas?
Deonú is mainly the act of granting something, while deontas is the usual word for a grant of money, as in deontas oideachais (education grant).
