HeyRuaHow to say “seriousness” in Irish
- Irish:
- dáiríreacht
- English:
- seriousness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAW-ir-ee-ukht” /ˈd̪ˠɑːɾʲiːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dáiríreachta, na dáiríreachta (e.g. easpa dáiríreachta, lack of seriousness)
What does “dáiríreacht” mean?
- seriousness
- The quality of being serious or earnest in what you say or do, not joking.Also: earnestness, gravity, sincerity.
Other Irish words for seriousness: dáiríre (seriousness), tromchúis (seriousness)
“Dáiríreacht” with the article
Here is dáiríreacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dáiríreacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dáiríreacht, the Irish word for seriousness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Seriousness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for seriousness?
The Irish for seriousness is dáiríreacht (pronounced “DAW-ir-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dáiríreacht in Irish?
Dáiríreacht is said like “DAW-ir-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɑːɾʲiːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does dáiríreacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dáiríreacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dáiríreacht change to dháiríreacht or ndáiríreacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dáiríreacht becomes mo dháiríreacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndáiríreacht (eclipsis).
How is 'dáiríreacht' related to 'i ndáiríre'?
'Dáiríreacht' is the abstract noun from 'dáiríre', seen in the phrase 'i ndáiríre' (seriously, really), as in 'An bhfuil tú i ndáiríre?' (Are you serious?).
