HeyRuaHow to say “ink” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúch
- English:
- ink, black bog deposit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dookh” /d̪ˠuːx/
- Plural:
- dúigh (inks)
- Genitive singular:
- dúigh, an dúigh (e.g. buidéal dúigh, a bottle of ink)
- Genitive plural:
- dúch, na ndúch (e.g. dathanna na ndúch, the colours of the inks)
What does “dúch” mean?
“Dúch” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ink
- A coloured liquid used for writing, drawing or printing.Also: black ink, printing ink.
1 other meaning: black bog deposit
- 2black bog deposit
- A black colouring substance found in bogs, formerly used as a dye.Also: bog dye, black colouring, bog ink.
Other Irish words for ink: inc (ink)
“Dúch” with the article
The plural of ink in Irish is dúigh. Here is dúch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dúch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúch, the Irish word for ink.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ink in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ink?
The Irish for ink is dúch (pronounced “dookh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dúigh. Depending on context it can also mean black bog deposit.
How do you pronounce dúch in Irish?
Dúch is said like “dookh” (IPA /d̪ˠuːx/).
What is the plural of ink in Irish?
The plural of dúch is dúigh; with the article, na dúigh means “the inks”. The genitive plural is dúch, as in dathanna na ndúch (the colours of the inks).
Does dúch have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dúch can mean ink or black bog deposit, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dúch change to dhúch or ndúch?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúch becomes mo dhúch (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúch (eclipsis).
Is 'dúch' related to 'dubh' (black)?
Yes, 'dúch' comes from the same root as 'dubh', black, since ink was traditionally black.
How do I say an inkwell in Irish?
An inkwell is 'dúchán', a word built on 'dúch'.
