HeyRuaHow to say “seriousness” in Irish
- Irish:
- dáiríre
- English:
- seriousness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAW-ree-reh” /ˈd̪ˠaːɾʲiːɾʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- dáiríre, an dáiríre (e.g. ceist dháiríre, a serious question)
What does “dáiríre” mean?
- seriousness
- The quality of being serious or in earnest, used mainly in phrases such as 'i ndáiríre' (really, seriously) and 'bheith dáiríre' (to be serious).Also: earnest, earnestness, reality.
Other Irish words for seriousness: tromchúis (seriousness)
“Dáiríre” with the article
Here is dáiríre after the article (an t-alt).
“Dáiríre” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dáiríre, the Irish word for seriousness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “dáiríre”
Seriousness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for seriousness?
The Irish for seriousness is dáiríre (pronounced “DAW-ree-reh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dáiríre in Irish?
Dáiríre is said like “DAW-ree-reh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠaːɾʲiːɾʲə/).
Does dáiríre have a plural?
No plural form is given for dáiríre in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dáiríre change to dháiríre or ndáiríre?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dáiríre becomes mo dháiríre (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndáiríre (eclipsis).
How do I say 'seriously?' or 'really?' in Irish?
Say 'Dáiríre?' on its own, or 'I ndáiríre?'. 'An bhfuil tú dáiríre?' means 'Are you serious?'.
What is the opposite of 'dáiríre'?
Its usual opposite is 'súgradh' or 'magadh' (fun, joking), as in 'idir shúgradh agus dáiríre', half in jest, half in earnest.
