HeyRuaHow to say “haste” in Irish
- Irish:
- dithneas
- English:
- haste, urgency
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “JEH-nus” /ˈdʲɛhənʲəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dithnis, an dithnis (e.g. cás dithnis, an urgent case)
What does “dithneas” mean?
“Dithneas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- haste
- The act of doing something quickly, or a need to hurry.Also: hurry, speed, dispatch, urgency.
“Dithneas” with the article
Here is dithneas after the article (an t-alt).
“Dithneas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dithneas, the Irish word for haste.
Other nouns in Irish
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Haste in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for haste?
The Irish for haste is dithneas (pronounced “JEH-nus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean urgency.
How do you pronounce dithneas in Irish?
Dithneas is said like “JEH-nus” (IPA /ˈdʲɛhənʲəsˠ/).
Does dithneas have a plural?
No plural form is given for dithneas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dithneas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dithneas can mean haste or urgency, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dithneas change to dhithneas or ndithneas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dithneas becomes mo dhithneas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndithneas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dithneas and deifir?
Both mean hurry: 'tá deifir orm' and 'tá dithneas orm' both mean 'I'm in a hurry'. Deifir is more common in everyday speech, while dithneas can also carry a sense of urgency.
