HeyRuaHow to say “poverty” in Irish
- Irish:
- daibhreas
- English:
- poverty
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEV-ris” /ˈd̪ˠevʲɾʲəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- daibhris, an daibhris (e.g. leibhéal an daibhris, the level of poverty)
What does “daibhreas” mean?
- poverty
- The state of being poor and lacking money or the things needed to live.Also: indigence, want, destitution, being poor.
Other Irish words for poverty: bochtanas (poverty)
“Daibhreas” with the article
Here is daibhreas after the article (an t-alt).
“Daibhreas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daibhreas, the Irish word for poverty.
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Poverty in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for poverty?
The Irish for poverty is daibhreas (pronounced “DEV-ris”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce daibhreas in Irish?
Daibhreas is said like “DEV-ris” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠevʲɾʲəsˠ/).
Does daibhreas have a plural?
No plural form is given for daibhreas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does daibhreas change to dhaibhreas or ndaibhreas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daibhreas becomes mo dhaibhreas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaibhreas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'daibhreas' and 'bochtaineacht'?
Both mean poverty; 'bochtaineacht' is very common in official and social contexts, while 'daibhreas' is equally standard and is the direct opposite of 'saibhreas' (wealth).
