HeyRuaHow to say “waterproof” in Irish
- Irish:
- díonach
- English:
- waterproof, sheltering
- Word type:
- adjective
- More waterproof:
- níos díonaí
- Most waterproof:
- is díonaí
- Plural:
- díonacha
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-nukh” /ˈdʲiːnˠəx/
What does “díonach” mean?
“Díonach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- waterproof
- Not letting water or rain through; weatherproof.Also: watertight, rainproof, impermeable, weatherproof.
1 other meaning: sheltering
- 2sheltering
- Giving shelter or protection, especially from the weather.Also: protective, snug.
Other Irish adjectives for waterproof: uiscedhíonach (waterproof)
“Díonach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is díonach after cóta (coat, masculine), after bróg (shoe, 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: bróg dhíonach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: cóta díonach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, díonacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: bróga díonacha.
More waterproof, most waterproof, very waterproof
| more waterproof | níos díonaí | in the past tense: ní ba dhíonaí |
|---|---|---|
| most waterproof | is díonaí | in the past tense: ba dhíonaí |
| as waterproof as | chomh díonach le | no change after chomh |
| very waterproof | an-díonach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too waterproof | ródhíonach | ró- lenites |
“Díonach” 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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Waterproof in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for waterproof?
The Irish for waterproof is díonach (pronounced “DEE-nukh”). It comes after the noun: cóta díonach, a waterproof coat; bróg dhíonach, a waterproof shoe.
How do you say more waterproof and most waterproof in Irish?
níos díonaí is more waterproof and is díonaí is most waterproof. In the past tense they become ní ba dhíonaí and ba dhíonaí.
Why does díonach become dhíonach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bróg dhíonach (a waterproof shoe) but cóta díonach (a waterproof coat), because cóta is masculine.
What is the plural of díonach?
With a plural noun díonach becomes díonacha: cótaí díonacha, bróga díonacha.
How do you say very waterproof in Irish?
an-díonach. Too waterproof is ródhíonach, and as waterproof as is chomh díonach le.
Does díonach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díonach can mean waterproof or sheltering, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'díonach' and 'uiscedhíonach'?
'Uiscedhíonach' specifically means waterproof, while 'díonach' can also mean proof against weather in general or sheltering. Both are used for clothing, e.g. 'cóta díonach'.
