HeyRuaHow to say “stronghold” in Irish
- Irish:
- daingean
- English:
- stronghold, keep, security
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DANG-un” /ˈd̪ˠaŋənˠ/
- Plural:
- daingin (strongholds)
- Genitive singular:
- daingin, an daingin (e.g. ballaí an daingin, the walls of the stronghold)
- Genitive plural:
- daingean, na ndaingean (e.g. stair na ndaingean, the history of the strongholds)
What does “daingean” mean?
“Daingean” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stronghold
- A fortified place, such as a fort or fortress, that is hard to attack.Also: fortress, fort, fastness.
2 other meanings: keep or security
- 2keep
- The strongest central tower of a castle.Also: donjon, castle keep.
- 3security
- A secure place or footing, something that holds you safe and fast.Also: secure base, safe place.
“Daingean” with the article
The plural of stronghold in Irish is daingin. Here is daingean after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Daingean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daingean, the Irish word for stronghold.
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Stronghold in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stronghold?
The Irish for stronghold is daingean (pronounced “DANG-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is daingin. Depending on context it can also mean keep or security.
How do you pronounce daingean in Irish?
Daingean is said like “DANG-un” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠaŋənˠ/).
What is the plural of stronghold in Irish?
The plural of daingean is daingin; with the article, na daingin means “the strongholds”. The genitive plural is daingean, as in stair na ndaingean (the history of the strongholds).
Does daingean have more than one meaning?
Yes. Daingean can mean stronghold, keep or security, depending on context; the first is the most common. Daingean also has its own entry as an adjective meaning firm.
Why does daingean change to dhaingean or ndaingean?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daingean becomes mo dhaingean (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaingean (eclipsis).
How is daingean as a noun different from the adjective?
As a noun, daingean means a stronghold or fortress, as in an daingean; as an adjective it means firm or secure, as in rún daingean, a firm resolve.
What is the link with the place name Dingle?
Dingle is An Daingean or Daingean Uí Chúis in Irish, named after a fortress there.
