HeyRuaHow to say “pang” in Irish
- Irish:
- daigh
- English:
- pang, rheumatic pain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dye” /dˠaj/
- Plural:
- daitheacha (pangs)
- Genitive singular:
- daighe, na daighe (e.g. tinneas na daighe, the pain of the pang)
- Genitive plural:
- daitheacha, na ndaitheacha (e.g. leigheas daitheacha, a cure for pangs)
What does “daigh” mean?
“Daigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pang
- A sudden sharp stabbing pain in the body.Also: stabbing pain, twinge, stitch, sharp pain.
1 other meaning: rheumatic pain
- 2rheumatic pain
- A nagging ache in the joints or muscles, such as rheumatism.Also: rheumatism, ache.
“Daigh” with the article
The plural of pang in Irish is daitheacha. Here is daigh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Daigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daigh, the Irish word for pang.
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Pang in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pang?
The Irish for pang is daigh (pronounced “dye”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is daitheacha. Depending on context it can also mean rheumatic pain.
How do you pronounce daigh in Irish?
Daigh is said like “dye” (IPA /dˠaj/).
What is the plural of pang in Irish?
The plural of daigh is daitheacha; with the article, na daitheacha means “the pangs”. The genitive plural is daitheacha, as in leigheas daitheacha (a cure for pangs).
Does daigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Daigh can mean pang or rheumatic pain, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does daigh change to dhaigh or ndaigh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daigh becomes mo dhaigh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaigh (eclipsis).
How is daigh different from pian?
Pian is the general word for pain, while daigh is a sharp stabbing pang or a rheumatic ache, as in daigh fhiacaile, toothache.
