Redness in Irish (Deirge): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for redness?

The Irish for redness is deirge (pronounced “JER-ig-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “redness” in Irish

Irish:: deirge
English:: redness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “JER-ig-uh” /ˈdʲɛɾʲəɟə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: deirge, na deirge (e.g. lí na deirge, the hue of the redness)

What does “deirge” mean?

redness: The quality or state of being red, such as the red colour of a face, the sky or a fire.Also: red colour, ruddiness, flush.

“Deirge” with the article

Here is deirge after the article (an t-alt).

an deirge

the redness

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Deirge” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using deirge, the Irish word for redness.

Bhí deirge ina leicne tar éis an rása.

Her cheeks were red after the race.

Thug mé faoi deara an deirge ar a lámh.

I noticed the redness on his hand.

D'imigh an deirge as a aghaidh go tapa.

The redness left his face quickly.

Bhí deirge sa spéir tráthnóna inné.

There was a red glow in the sky yesterday evening.

Is cúis imní í méid na deirge sa chneá.

The amount of redness in the wound is a concern.

Chuir an ghrian deirge ar mo shrón.

The sun made my nose red.

Bhí deirge na tine le feiceáil ón mbóthar.

The red glow of the fire could be seen from the road.

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Redness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for redness?

The Irish for redness is deirge (pronounced “JER-ig-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce deirge in Irish?

Deirge is said like “JER-ig-uh” (IPA /ˈdʲɛɾʲəɟə/).

Does deirge have a plural?

No plural form is given for deirge in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does deirge change to dheirge or ndeirge?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deirge becomes mo dheirge (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeirge (eclipsis).

How is 'deirge' related to 'dearg'?

'Deirge' is the abstract noun formed from the adjective 'dearg' (red), just as 'gile' comes from 'geal'. It is also identical to the comparative form, as in 'níos deirge' (redder).

What word is used for blushing in Irish?

For a blush, 'luisne' or 'lasadh' is more usual, as in 'tháinig luisne ina ghrua', while 'deirge' describes redness generally.

Redness in Irish (Deirge): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage