HeyRuaHow to say “outlook” in Irish
- Irish:
- dearcadh
- English:
- outlook, looking
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DJAR-kuh” /ˈdʲaɾˠkə/
- Plural:
- dearcthaí (outlooks)
- Genitive singular:
- dearcaidh, an dearcaidh (e.g. athrú dearcaidh, a change of outlook)
- Genitive plural:
- dearcthaí, na ndearcthaí (e.g. éagsúlacht na ndearcthaí, the variety of the viewpoints)
What does “dearcadh” mean?
“Dearcadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- outlook
- A person's way of looking at things, their attitude or point of view.Also: point of view, attitude, perspective, view.
1 other meaning: looking
- 2looking
- The act of looking or gazing at something; the verbal noun of the verb dearc.Also: gazing, regarding.
“Dearcadh” with the article
The plural of outlook in Irish is dearcthaí. Here is dearcadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dearcadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dearcadh, the Irish word for outlook.
Other nouns in Irish
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Outlook in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for outlook?
The Irish for outlook is dearcadh (pronounced “DJAR-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dearcthaí. Depending on context it can also mean looking.
How do you pronounce dearcadh in Irish?
Dearcadh is said like “DJAR-kuh” (IPA /ˈdʲaɾˠkə/).
What is the plural of outlook in Irish?
The plural of dearcadh is dearcthaí; with the article, na dearcthaí means “the outlooks”. The genitive plural is dearcthaí, as in éagsúlacht na ndearcthaí (the variety of the viewpoints).
Does dearcadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dearcadh can mean outlook or looking, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dearcadh change to dhearcadh or ndearcadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dearcadh becomes mo dhearcadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndearcadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dearcadh and tuairim?
Tuairim is a particular opinion on something, while dearcadh is a broader outlook or attitude, as in dearcadh saoil, 'outlook on life'.
Which preposition follows dearcadh?
Use ar or i leith: dearcadh ar an saol, 'an outlook on life'; dearcadh i leith na Gaeilge, 'an attitude towards Irish'.
