HeyRuaHow to say “philanthropist” in Irish
- Irish:
- daonchara
- English:
- philanthropist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEEN-khar-uh” /ˈd̪ˠiːnˌxaɾˠə/
- Plural:
- daonchairde (philanthropists)
- Genitive singular:
- daoncharad, an daoncharad (e.g. saothar an daoncharad, the work of the philanthropist)
- Genitive plural:
- daonchairde, na ndaonchairde (e.g. cumann na ndaonchairde, the philanthropists' society)
What does “daonchara” mean?
- philanthropist
- A person who works to help other people, especially by giving money or time to good causes.Also: humanitarian, benefactor, friend of humanity.
“Daonchara” with the article
The plural of philanthropist in Irish is daonchairde. Here is daonchara after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Daonchara” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daonchara, the Irish word for philanthropist.
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Philanthropist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for philanthropist?
The Irish for philanthropist is daonchara (pronounced “DEEN-khar-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is daonchairde.
How do you pronounce daonchara in Irish?
Daonchara is said like “DEEN-khar-uh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠiːnˌxaɾˠə/).
What is the plural of philanthropist in Irish?
The plural of daonchara is daonchairde; with the article, na daonchairde means “the philanthropists”. The genitive plural is daonchairde, as in cumann na ndaonchairde (the philanthropists' society).
Why does daonchara change to dhaonchara or ndaonchara?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daonchara becomes mo dhaonchara (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaonchara (eclipsis).
What is the word for philanthropy itself?
Philanthropy is 'daonchairdeas', the abstract noun related to 'daonchara', a philanthropist.
How is 'daonchara' formed?
It combines 'daon-' (human, from 'duine') with 'cara' (friend), so it literally means 'friend of humanity', and it declines like 'cara' (gen. 'daoncharad', pl. 'daonchairde').
