HeyRuaHow to say “population” in Irish
- Irish:
- daonra
- English:
- population
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAYN-ruh” /ˈd̪ˠeːn̪ˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- daonraí (populations)
- Genitive singular:
- daonra, an daonra (e.g. méadú an daonra, the population increase)
- Genitive plural:
- daonraí, na ndaonraí (e.g. staidéar na ndaonraí, the study of populations)
What does “daonra” mean?
- population
- The number of people living in a particular place, such as a country, town or region.Also: inhabitants, number of people, populace.
“Daonra” with the article
The plural of population in Irish is daonraí. Here is daonra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Daonra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daonra, the Irish word for population.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Population in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for population?
The Irish for population is daonra (pronounced “DAYN-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is daonraí.
How do you pronounce daonra in Irish?
Daonra is said like “DAYN-ruh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠeːn̪ˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of population in Irish?
The plural of daonra is daonraí; with the article, na daonraí means “the populations”. The genitive plural is daonraí, as in staidéar na ndaonraí (the study of populations).
Why does daonra change to dhaonra or ndaonra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daonra becomes mo dhaonra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaonra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'daonra' and 'pobal'?
'Daonra' is the population as a number of inhabitants, while 'pobal' means a community or the public as a group of people.
How do I say 'census' in Irish?
A census is 'daonáireamh', literally a counting of people, and it measures the 'daonra'.
