HeyRuaHow to say “obscurity” in Irish
- Irish:
- doiléire
- English:
- obscurity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DIL-ay-ruh” /ˈdˠɛlʲeːɾʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- doiléire, na doiléire (e.g. leibhéal na doiléire, level of vagueness)
What does “doiléire” mean?
- obscurity
- The quality of being unclear, indistinct or hard to see or understand.Also: vagueness, dimness, indistinctness, ambiguity.
“Doiléire” with the article
Here is doiléire after the article (an t-alt).
an doiléire
the obscurity
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Doiléire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using doiléire, the Irish word for obscurity.
Tá doiléire sa dlí nua seo.
There is some vagueness in this new law.
Chuir doiléire na treoracha mearbhall orainn.
The vagueness of the instructions confused us.
Ní maith liom an doiléire ina fhreagra.
I don't like the vagueness in his answer.
Bhí doiléire ar an bpictiúr mar gheall ar an gceo.
The picture was blurred because of the fog.
Ba chóir an doiléire a bhaint as an téacs.
The ambiguity should be removed from the text.
Tá a lán doiléire faoin bplean fós.
There is still a lot of uncertainty about the plan.
D'imigh an doiléire nuair a mhínigh sí é.
The confusion vanished when she explained it.
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Obscurity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for obscurity?
The Irish for obscurity is doiléire (pronounced “DIL-ay-ruh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce doiléire in Irish?
Doiléire is said like “DIL-ay-ruh” (IPA /ˈdˠɛlʲeːɾʲə/).
Does doiléire have a plural?
No plural form is given for doiléire in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does doiléire change to dhoiléire or ndoiléire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) doiléire becomes mo dhoiléire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndoiléire (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of doiléire?
The opposite is soiléire, meaning clarity; the adjectives are doiléir (vague, indistinct) and soiléir (clear).
