HeyRuaHow to say “utter shame” in Irish
- Irish:
- deargnáire
- English:
- utter shame
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “JAR-ug-naw-ruh” /ˈdʲaɾˠəɡˌn̪ˠaːɾʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- deargnáire, na deargnáire (e.g. ábhar na deargnáire, the cause of the utter shame)
What does “deargnáire” mean?
- utter shame
- A great disgrace or deep embarrassment, something that is truly shameful.Also: disgrace, great shame, embarrassment, scandal.
“Deargnáire” with the article
Here is deargnáire after the article (an t-alt).
“Deargnáire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deargnáire, the Irish word for utter shame.
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Utter shame in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for utter shame?
The Irish for utter shame is deargnáire (pronounced “JAR-ug-naw-ruh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce deargnáire in Irish?
Deargnáire is said like “JAR-ug-naw-ruh” (IPA /ˈdʲaɾˠəɡˌn̪ˠaːɾʲə/).
Does deargnáire have a plural?
No plural form is given for deargnáire in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does deargnáire change to dheargnáire or ndeargnáire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deargnáire becomes mo dheargnáire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeargnáire (eclipsis).
How is 'deargnáire' different from 'náire'?
'Náire' is ordinary shame or embarrassment, while 'deargnáire' (literally 'red shame') is an intensified form meaning utter disgrace. 'Is deargnáire é' means 'it is a downright disgrace'.
