Intensifier in Irish (Dianaitheoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for intensifier?

The Irish for intensifier is dianaitheoir (pronounced “JEE-uhn-ah-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dianaitheoirí.

Q: What is the plural of intensifier in Irish?

The plural of dianaitheoir is dianaitheoirí; with the article, na dianaitheoirí means “the intensifiers”. The genitive plural is dianaitheoirí, as in feidhm na ndianaitheoirí (the function of intensifiers).

How to say “intensifier” in Irish

Irish:: dianaitheoir
English:: intensifier
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “JEE-uhn-ah-hore” /ˈdʲiənˌahoːrʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: dianaitheoirí (intensifiers)
Genitive singular:: dianaitheora, an dianaitheora (e.g. feidhm an dianaitheora, the function of the intensifier)
Genitive plural:: dianaitheoirí, na ndianaitheoirí (e.g. feidhm na ndianaitheoirí, the function of intensifiers)

What does “dianaitheoir” mean?

intensifier: A word, usually an adverb or prefix, that strengthens the meaning of another word, such as 'an-' or 'fíor-'.Also: intensifying word, intensive, intensive prefix.

“Dianaitheoir” with the article

The plural of intensifier in Irish is dianaitheoirí. Here is dianaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dianaitheoir

the intensifier

No change after an

na dianaitheoirí

the intensifiers

Plural: no change after na

“Dianaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dianaitheoir, the Irish word for intensifier.

Is dianaitheoir í an réimír 'an-'.

The prefix 'an-' is an intensifier.

Cuireann an dianaitheoir béim ar an aidiacht.

The intensifier emphasises the adjective.

Tá roinnt dianaitheoirí coitianta sa Ghaeilge.

There are several common intensifiers in Irish.

Cén áit a dtéann an dianaitheoir san abairt?

Where does the intensifier go in the sentence?

Séimhíonn an dianaitheoir 'an-' an focal ina dhiaidh.

The intensifier 'an-' lenites the following word.

Mhínigh an múinteoir úsáid an dianaitheora dúinn.

The teacher explained the use of the intensifier to us.

Ná húsáid an iomarca dianaitheoirí i d'aiste.

Don't use too many intensifiers in your essay.

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Intensifier in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for intensifier?

The Irish for intensifier is dianaitheoir (pronounced “JEE-uhn-ah-hore”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dianaitheoirí.

How do you pronounce dianaitheoir in Irish?

Dianaitheoir is said like “JEE-uhn-ah-hore” (IPA /ˈdʲiənˌahoːrʲ/).

What is the plural of intensifier in Irish?

The plural of dianaitheoir is dianaitheoirí; with the article, na dianaitheoirí means “the intensifiers”. The genitive plural is dianaitheoirí, as in feidhm na ndianaitheoirí (the function of intensifiers).

Why does dianaitheoir change to dhianaitheoir or ndianaitheoir?

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

What are some common intensifiers in Irish?

Common examples are the prefixes 'an-' (an-mhaith, very good) and 'fíor-' (fíorbhreá, really fine), and the adverb 'iontach' as in 'iontach fuar'.

Intensifier in Irish (Dianaitheoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage