HeyRuaHow to say “Sunday” in Irish
- Irish:
- Domhnach
- English:
- Sunday, church
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOW-nukh” /ˈd̪ˠəun̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Domhnaí (Sundays)
- Genitive singular:
- Domhnaigh, an Domhnaigh (e.g. nuachtán an Domhnaigh, the Sunday newspaper)
- Genitive plural:
- Domhnaí, na nDomhnaí (e.g. ar feadh trí Dhomhnaí, for three Sundays)
What does “Domhnach” mean?
“Domhnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Sunday
- The day of the week between Saturday and Monday, traditionally a day of rest and worship.Also: Sunday's, Sabbath, Lord's Day.
1 other meaning: church
- 2church
- In old place names, a church or church site, as in Domhnach Mór (Donaghmore).Also: church site.
“Domhnach” with the article
The plural of Sunday in Irish is Domhnaí. Here is Domhnach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Domhnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Domhnach, the Irish word for Sunday.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “Domhnach”
Sunday in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Sunday?
The Irish for Sunday is Domhnach (pronounced “DOW-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Domhnaí. Depending on context it can also mean church.
How do you pronounce Domhnach in Irish?
Domhnach is said like “DOW-nukh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠəun̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Sunday in Irish?
The plural of Domhnach is Domhnaí; with the article, na Domhnaí means “the Sundays”. The genitive plural is Domhnaí, as in ar feadh trí Dhomhnaí (for three Sundays).
Does Domhnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Domhnach can mean Sunday or church, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does Domhnach change to Dhomhnach or nDomhnach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Domhnach becomes mo Dhomhnach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nDomhnach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'Domhnach' and 'Dé Domhnaigh'?
'Dé Domhnaigh' is used as an adverb meaning 'on Sunday' (Feicfidh mé Dé Domhnaigh thú), while 'an Domhnach' is the noun, as in 'Is é an Domhnach mo lá saor'.
Is 'Domhnach' written with a capital letter?
Yes, days of the week take a capital in Irish: Domhnach, Dé Domhnaigh.
