HeyRuaHow to say “humane” in Irish
- Irish:
- daonnachtúil
- English:
- humane, philanthropic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More humane:
- níos daonnachtúla
- Most humane:
- is daonnachtúla
- Plural:
- daonnachtúla
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-nuck-tool” /ˈd̪ˠeːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠuːlʲ/
What does “daonnachtúil” mean?
“Daonnachtúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- humane
- Showing kindness, compassion and consideration for people or animals.Also: kind, compassionate, kindly, merciful.
1 other meaning: philanthropic
- 2philanthropic
- Generous and charitable towards other people, especially those in need.Also: generous, charitable, benevolent.
“Daonnachtúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is daonnachtúil after duine (person, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: girseach dhaonnachtúil. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: duine daonnachtúil.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, daonnachtúla. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: girseacha daonnachtúla.
More humane, most humane, very humane
Tá an dlí nua níos daonnachtúla ná an seandlí. The new law is more humane than the old law.
| more humane | níos daonnachtúla | in the past tense: ní ba dhaonnachtúla |
|---|---|---|
| most humane | is daonnachtúla | in the past tense: ba dhaonnachtúla |
| as humane as | chomh daonnachtúil le | no change after chomh |
| very humane | an-daonnachtúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too humane | ródhaonnachtúil | ró- lenites |
“Daonnachtúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Humane in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for humane?
The Irish for humane is daonnachtúil (pronounced “DAY-nuck-tool”). It comes after the noun: duine daonnachtúil, a humane person; girseach dhaonnachtúil, a humane girl.
How do you say more humane and most humane in Irish?
níos daonnachtúla is more humane and is daonnachtúla is most humane. In the past tense they become ní ba dhaonnachtúla and ba dhaonnachtúla.
Why does daonnachtúil become dhaonnachtúil?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So girseach dhaonnachtúil (a humane girl) but duine daonnachtúil (a humane person), because duine is masculine.
What is the plural of daonnachtúil?
With a plural noun daonnachtúil becomes daonnachtúla: daoine daonnachtúla, girseacha daonnachtúla.
How do you say very humane in Irish?
an-daonnachtúil. Too humane is ródhaonnachtúil, and as humane as is chomh daonnachtúil le.
Does daonnachtúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Daonnachtúil can mean humane or philanthropic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'daonnachtúil' and 'daonna'?
'Daonna' means human, relating to people, as in 'cearta daonna' (human rights), while 'daonnachtúil' means humane or kind.
Which preposition is used with 'daonnachtúil'?
Use 'le' for the person or animal treated kindly, as in 'daonnachtúil le daoine bochta' (humane towards poor people).
