HeyRuaHow to say “hard labour” in Irish
- Irish:
- daorobair
- English:
- hard labour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEER-ub-ir” /ˈdˠiːɾˠˌobˠəɾʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- daoroibre, na daoroibre (e.g. príosún daoroibre, hard labour prison)
What does “daorobair” mean?
- hard labour
- Heavy, punishing work imposed as a sentence, or exhausting work done under compulsion like a slave.Also: forced labour, penal servitude, slave labour, drudgery.
Other Irish words for hard labour: tromobair (heavy work)
“Daorobair” with the article
Here is daorobair after the article (an t-alt).
“Daorobair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daorobair, the Irish word for hard labour.
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Hard labour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hard labour?
The Irish for hard labour is daorobair (pronounced “DEER-ub-ir”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce daorobair in Irish?
Daorobair is said like “DEER-ub-ir” (IPA /ˈdˠiːɾˠˌobˠəɾʲ/).
Does daorobair have a plural?
No plural form is given for daorobair in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does daorobair change to dhaorobair or ndaorobair?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daorobair becomes mo dhaorobair (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaorobair (eclipsis).
How is 'daorobair' different from 'sclábhaíocht'?
'Daorobair' is hard or forced labour, often as a punishment, while 'sclábhaíocht' is slavery or drudgery in general.
