HeyRuaHow to say “stubborn” in Irish
- Irish:
- dígeanta
- English:
- stubborn, determined
- Word type:
- adjective
- More stubborn:
- níos dígeanta
- Most stubborn:
- is dígeanta
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-gan-ta” /ˈdʲiːɟən̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “dígeanta” mean?
“Dígeanta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stubborn
- Refusing firmly to change your mind or do what others want.Also: obstinate, headstrong, pigheaded, unyielding.
1 other meaning: determined
- 2determined
- Steadfast and resolute, not giving up easily.Also: resolute, steadfast, dogged.
Other Irish adjectives for stubborn: ceanndána (stubborn)
“Dígeanta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is dígeanta after asal (donkey, masculine), after muc (pig, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: muc dhígeanta. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: asal dígeanta.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, dígeanta. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: asail dhígeanta; after other plurals it does not: muca dígeanta.
More stubborn, most stubborn, very stubborn
Tá Seán níos dígeanta ná a dheartháir. Seán is more stubborn than his brother.
| more stubborn | níos dígeanta | in the past tense: ní ba dhígeanta |
|---|---|---|
| most stubborn | is dígeanta | in the past tense: ba dhígeanta |
| as stubborn as | chomh dígeanta le | no change after chomh |
| very stubborn | an-dígeanta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too stubborn | ródhígeanta | ró- lenites |
“Dígeanta” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Stubborn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stubborn?
The Irish for stubborn is dígeanta (pronounced “DEE-gan-ta”). It comes after the noun: asal dígeanta, a stubborn donkey; muc dhígeanta, a stubborn pig.
How do you say more stubborn and most stubborn in Irish?
níos dígeanta is more stubborn and is dígeanta is most stubborn. In the past tense they become ní ba dhígeanta and ba dhígeanta.
Why does dígeanta become dhígeanta?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So muc dhígeanta (a stubborn pig) but asal dígeanta (a stubborn donkey), because asal is masculine.
How do you say very stubborn in Irish?
an-dígeanta. Too stubborn is ródhígeanta, and as stubborn as is chomh dígeanta le.
Does dígeanta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dígeanta can mean stubborn or determined, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'dígeanta' and 'ceanndána'?
Both mean stubborn; 'ceanndána' stresses being headstrong and wilful, while 'dígeanta' can also suggest dogged determination.
