HeyRuaHow to say “shelter” in Irish
- Irish:
- dídean
- English:
- shelter, refuge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “JEE-jan” /ˈdʲiːdʲənˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dídine, na dídine (e.g. easpa dídine, lack of shelter)
What does “dídean” mean?
“Dídean” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shelter
- A place or covering that protects you from weather or danger.Also: cover, housing.
“Dídean” with the article
Here is dídean after the article (an t-alt).
“Dídean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dídean, the Irish word for shelter.
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Shelter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shelter?
The Irish for shelter is dídean (pronounced “JEE-jan”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean refuge.
How do you pronounce dídean in Irish?
Dídean is said like “JEE-jan” (IPA /ˈdʲiːdʲənˠ/).
Does dídean have a plural?
No plural form is given for dídean in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dídean have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dídean can mean shelter or refuge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dídean change to dhídean or ndídean?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dídean becomes mo dhídean (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndídean (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dídean' and 'foscadh'?
'Foscadh' is shelter from wind or weather, while 'dídean' also covers housing and refuge or protection in a wider sense, as in 'daoine gan dídean' (homeless people).
How do I say 'refugee' using this word?
A refugee is 'dídeanaí', derived from 'dídean'.
