HeyRuaHow to say “raging fury” in Irish
- Irish:
- deargbhuile
- English:
- raging fury
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “JAR-ug-vwil-eh” /ˈdʲaɾˠəɡˌwɪlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- deargbhuile, na deargbhuile (e.g. i lár na deargbhuile, in the middle of the frenzy)
What does “deargbhuile” mean?
- raging fury
- A state of extreme, uncontrolled anger or madness.Also: frenzy, rage, blind fury, raving madness.
“Deargbhuile” with the article
Here is deargbhuile after the article (an t-alt).
“Deargbhuile” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deargbhuile, the Irish word for raging fury.
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Raging fury in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for raging fury?
The Irish for raging fury is deargbhuile (pronounced “JAR-ug-vwil-eh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce deargbhuile in Irish?
Deargbhuile is said like “JAR-ug-vwil-eh” (IPA /ˈdʲaɾˠəɡˌwɪlʲə/).
Does deargbhuile have a plural?
No plural form is given for deargbhuile in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does deargbhuile change to dheargbhuile or ndeargbhuile?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deargbhuile becomes mo dheargbhuile (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeargbhuile (eclipsis).
How is 'deargbhuile' usually used?
Almost always in the phrase 'ar deargbhuile', as in 'Bhí sé ar deargbhuile', meaning he was raging mad.
How does it differ from 'buile'?
'Buile' is madness or frenzy, and the prefix 'dearg' intensifies it, so 'deargbhuile' is a stronger, blind fury.
