HeyRuaHow to say “manslaughter” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúnorgain
- English:
- manslaughter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOON-or-uh-gin” /ˈd̪ˠuːnˌɔɾˠəgʲənʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dúnorgana, na dúnorgana (e.g. cúiseamh dúnorgana, a charge of manslaughter)
What does “dúnorgain” mean?
- manslaughter
- The crime of killing a person unlawfully but without the intention to kill.Also: unlawful killing, culpable homicide.
“Dúnorgain” with the article
Here is dúnorgain after the article (an t-alt).
an dúnorgain
the manslaughter
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Dúnorgain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúnorgain, the Irish word for manslaughter.
Ciontaíodh é i ndúnorgain anuraidh.
He was convicted of manslaughter last year.
Cúisíodh an tiománaí as dúnorgain.
The driver was charged with manslaughter.
Ní dúnmharú a bhí ann ach dúnorgain.
It wasn't murder but manslaughter.
Fuarthas ciontach í i ndúnorgain.
She was found guilty of manslaughter.
Cuireadh téarma príosúin air as an dúnorgain.
He got a prison term for the manslaughter.
Tá cás dúnorgana os comhair na cúirte inniu.
A manslaughter case is before the court today.
Phléadáil sé ciontach sa dúnorgain.
He pleaded guilty to the manslaughter.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Manslaughter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for manslaughter?
The Irish for manslaughter is dúnorgain (pronounced “DOON-or-uh-gin”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dúnorgain in Irish?
Dúnorgain is said like “DOON-or-uh-gin” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːnˌɔɾˠəgʲənʲ/).
Does dúnorgain have a plural?
No plural form is given for dúnorgain in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dúnorgain change to dhúnorgain or ndúnorgain?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúnorgain becomes mo dhúnorgain (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúnorgain (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dúnorgain' and 'dúnmharú'?
'Dúnmharú' is murder, an intentional killing, while 'dúnorgain' is manslaughter, an unlawful killing without intent to kill.
