HeyRuaHow to say “revenge” in Irish
- Irish:
- díoltas
- English:
- revenge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEEL-tuss” /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- díoltais, an díoltais (e.g. fonn díoltais, a desire for revenge)
What does “díoltas” mean?
- revenge
- Harm done to someone in return for a wrong they did to you.Also: vengeance, retaliation, reprisal, retribution.
“Díoltas” with the article
Here is díoltas after the article (an t-alt).
an díoltas
the revenge
No change after an
“Díoltas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díoltas, the Irish word for revenge.
Bhagair sé díoltas ar a chomharsa.
He threatened revenge on his neighbour.
Bhain sí díoltas amach ar a namhaid.
She took revenge on her enemy.
Ní réiteoidh an díoltas aon rud.
Revenge won't solve anything.
Bhí fonn díoltais air tar éis an chluiche.
He wanted revenge after the match.
Rinne siad é mar dhíoltas ar an ionsaí.
They did it in retaliation for the attack.
Bhí sé ag iarraidh díoltas a bhaint amach.
He wanted to take revenge.
Níl uaim ach ceartas, ní díoltas.
I only want justice, not revenge.
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Revenge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for revenge?
The Irish for revenge is díoltas (pronounced “DEEL-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce díoltas in Irish?
Díoltas is said like “DEEL-tuss” (IPA /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does díoltas have a plural?
No plural form is given for díoltas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díoltas change to dhíoltas or ndíoltas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díoltas becomes mo dhíoltas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíoltas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'take revenge' in Irish?
Use díoltas a bhaint amach, with ar for the person: bhain sé díoltas amach ar a namhaid, 'he took revenge on his enemy'.
