Handcuff in Irish (Dornasc): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for handcuff?

The Irish for handcuff is dornasc (pronounced “DOR-nusk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dornaisc. Depending on context it can also mean cufflink.

Q: What is the plural of handcuff in Irish?

The plural of dornasc is dornaisc; with the article, na dornaisc means “the handcuffs”. The genitive plural is dornasc, as in eochracha na ndornasc (the keys of the handcuffs).

Q: Does dornasc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dornasc can mean handcuff or cufflink, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “handcuff” in Irish

Irish:: dornasc
English:: handcuff, cufflink
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “DOR-nusk” /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠn̪ˠəsˠk/

Various forms

Plural:: dornaisc (handcuffs)
Genitive singular:: dornaisc, an dornaisc (e.g. eochair an dornaisc, the key of the handcuff)
Genitive plural:: dornasc, na ndornasc (e.g. eochracha na ndornasc, the keys of the handcuffs)

What does “dornasc” mean?

“Dornasc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

handcuff: A metal ring locked around a person's wrist, usually one of a linked pair used by police to restrain someone.Also: handcuffs, manacle, cuff.

1 other meaning: cufflink

2cufflink: A small decorative fastener used to close the cuff of a shirt sleeve.Also: cuff link, sleeve link.

“Dornasc” with the article

The plural of handcuff in Irish is dornaisc. Here is dornasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dornasc

the handcuff

No change after an

na dornaisc

the handcuffs

Plural: no change after na

“Dornasc” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dornasc, the Irish word for handcuff.

Chuir an garda dornaisc ar an ngadaí.

The guard handcuffed the thief.

Tógadh as an gcarr é agus dornaisc air.

He was taken from the car in handcuffs.

Bhain an póilín an dornasc dá chaol láimhe.

The policeman took the handcuff off his wrist.

Cá bhfuil eochair na ndornasc?

Where is the key to the handcuffs?

Chaill mé ceann de mo dhornaisc ag an mbainis.

I lost one of my cufflinks at the wedding.

Thug sí péire dornasc óir dó mar bhronntanas.

She gave him a pair of gold cufflinks as a present.

Bhí an príosúnach ceangailte i ndornaisc.

The prisoner was bound in handcuffs.

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Handcuff in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for handcuff?

The Irish for handcuff is dornasc (pronounced “DOR-nusk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dornaisc. Depending on context it can also mean cufflink.

How do you pronounce dornasc in Irish?

Dornasc is said like “DOR-nusk” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔɾˠn̪ˠəsˠk/).

What is the plural of handcuff in Irish?

The plural of dornasc is dornaisc; with the article, na dornaisc means “the handcuffs”. The genitive plural is dornasc, as in eochracha na ndornasc (the keys of the handcuffs).

Does dornasc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dornasc can mean handcuff or cufflink, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does dornasc change to dhornasc or ndornasc?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dornasc becomes mo dhornasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndornasc (eclipsis).

How do you say 'to handcuff someone' in Irish?

Use 'dornaisc a chur ar dhuine', for example 'Chuir siad dornaisc air' (They handcuffed him).

Handcuff in Irish (Dornasc): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage