HeyRuaHow to say “reddening” in Irish
- Irish:
- deargadh
- English:
- reddening, lighting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dearg, to redden (ag deargadh, reddening)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “JAR-uh-guh” /ˈdʲaɾˠəɡə/
- Genitive singular:
- deargtha, an deargtha (e.g. am deargtha na spéire, the time the sky reddens)
What does “deargadh” mean?
“Deargadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reddening
- The verbal noun of the verb dearg: the act of making or becoming red, as when a face blushes or the sky turns red.Also: blushing, flushing, turning red.
1 other meaning: lighting
- 2lighting
- The act of lighting or kindling something, such as a pipe, cigarette or fire, also from the verb dearg.Also: kindling, igniting.
“Deargadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, deargadh means reddening: it is the verbal noun of the verb dearg (to redden). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Deargadh” with the article
Here is deargadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Deargadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deargadh, the Irish word for reddening.
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Reddening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reddening?
The Irish for reddening is deargadh (pronounced “JAR-uh-guh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean lighting.
How do you pronounce deargadh in Irish?
Deargadh is said like “JAR-uh-guh” (IPA /ˈdʲaɾˠəɡə/).
Does deargadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for deargadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does deargadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deargadh can mean reddening or lighting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deargadh change to dheargadh or ndeargadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deargadh becomes mo dheargadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeargadh (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is blushing?
Use the verbal noun with ag: 'Tá sé ag deargadh' means 'He is blushing'. You can also say 'Tháinig luisne ina ghrua'.
Can deargadh mean lighting something?
Yes, the verb dearg also means to light, so 'ag deargadh píopa' means 'lighting a pipe'.
