Orphanage in Irish (Dílleachtlann): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for orphanage?

The Irish for orphanage is dílleachtlann (pronounced “DEEL-yukht-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dílleachtlanna.

Q: What is the plural of orphanage in Irish?

The plural of dílleachtlann is dílleachtlanna; with the article, na dílleachtlanna means “the orphanages”. The genitive plural is dílleachtlann, as in stair na ndílleachtlann (the history of the orphanages).

How to say “orphanage” in Irish

Irish:: dílleachtlann
English:: orphanage
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “DEEL-yukht-lun” /ˈdʲiːlʲəxt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: dílleachtlanna (orphanages)
Genitive singular:: dílleachtlainne, na dílleachtlainne (e.g. doras na dílleachtlainne, the door of the orphanage)
Genitive plural:: dílleachtlann, na ndílleachtlann (e.g. stair na ndílleachtlann, the history of the orphanages)

What does “dílleachtlann” mean?

orphanage: A home where children without parents are cared for and raised.Also: orphans' home, children's home.

“Dílleachtlann” with the article

The plural of orphanage in Irish is dílleachtlanna. Here is dílleachtlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dílleachtlann

the orphanage

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na dílleachtlanna

the orphanages

Plural: no change after na

“Dílleachtlann” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dílleachtlann, the Irish word for orphanage.

Tógadh é i ndílleachtlann i mBaile Átha Cliath.

He was raised in an orphanage in Dublin.

Dúnadh an dílleachtlann blianta fada ó shin.

The orphanage was closed many years ago.

Bhí sí ina bainisteoir ar an dílleachtlann.

She was the manager of the orphanage.

Is cuimhin liom ballaí arda na dílleachtlainne.

I remember the high walls of the orphanage.

Bhí go leor dílleachtlanna sa tír fadó.

There were many orphanages in the country long ago.

Chaith mo sheanathair a óige sa dílleachtlann.

My grandfather spent his youth in the orphanage.

Thug siad bronntanais do pháistí na dílleachtlainne.

They gave presents to the orphanage children.

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Orphanage in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for orphanage?

The Irish for orphanage is dílleachtlann (pronounced “DEEL-yukht-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dílleachtlanna.

How do you pronounce dílleachtlann in Irish?

Dílleachtlann is said like “DEEL-yukht-lun” (IPA /ˈdʲiːlʲəxt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of orphanage in Irish?

The plural of dílleachtlann is dílleachtlanna; with the article, na dílleachtlanna means “the orphanages”. The genitive plural is dílleachtlann, as in stair na ndílleachtlann (the history of the orphanages).

Why does dílleachtlann change to dhílleachtlann or ndílleachtlann?

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

What is the word for an orphan itself?

An orphan is "dílleachta"; "dílleachtlann" is the place where orphans live, built with "-lann" meaning a building or place.

Orphanage in Irish (Dílleachtlann): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage