Wedge in Irish (Ding): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for wedge?

The Irish for wedge is ding (pronounced “jing”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dingeacha. Depending on context it can also mean wedge-shaped piece.

Q: What is the plural of wedge in Irish?

The plural of ding is dingeacha; with the article, na dingeacha means “the wedges”. The genitive plural is dingeacha, as in faobhair na ndingeacha (the edges of the wedges).

Q: Does ding have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ding can mean wedge or wedge-shaped piece, depending on context; the first is the most common. Ding also has its own entry as a verb meaning to wedge.

How to say “wedge” in Irish

Irish:: ding
English:: wedge, wedge-shaped piece
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “jing” /dʲiŋʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: dingeacha (wedges)
Genitive singular:: dinge, na dinge (e.g. faobhar na dinge, the edge of the wedge)
Genitive plural:: dingeacha, na ndingeacha (e.g. faobhair na ndingeacha, the edges of the wedges)

What does “ding” mean?

“Ding” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

wedge: A piece of wood or metal, thick at one end and thin at the other, used to split things or hold them in place.Also: splitting wedge, chock.

1 other meaning: wedge-shaped piece

2wedge-shaped piece: Something shaped like a wedge, such as a wedge of cheese or a wedge-shaped group.Also: wedge, wedge shape, segment.

Other entries for “ding”

The same spelling has its own page as:

dingto wedge · verb

“Ding” with the article

The plural of wedge in Irish is dingeacha. Here is ding after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ding

the wedge

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na dingeacha

the wedges

Plural: no change after na

“Ding” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ding, the Irish word for wedge.

Chuir sé ding faoin doras.

He put a wedge under the door.

Bhuail sí an ding le casúr.

She struck the wedge with a hammer.

Scoilt sé an crann le ding iarainn.

He split the tree with an iron wedge.

Tá ceann na dinge caite.

The head of the wedge is worn.

Tá dingeacha adhmaid sa bhosca uirlisí.

There are wooden wedges in the toolbox.

Cá bhfuil mo dhing?

Where is my wedge?

Gearr ding cáise dom, le do thoil.

Cut me a wedge of cheese, please.

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Wedge in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for wedge?

The Irish for wedge is ding (pronounced “jing”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dingeacha. Depending on context it can also mean wedge-shaped piece.

How do you pronounce ding in Irish?

Ding is said like “jing” (IPA /dʲiŋʲ/).

What is the plural of wedge in Irish?

The plural of ding is dingeacha; with the article, na dingeacha means “the wedges”. The genitive plural is dingeacha, as in faobhair na ndingeacha (the edges of the wedges).

Does ding have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ding can mean wedge or wedge-shaped piece, depending on context; the first is the most common. Ding also has its own entry as a verb meaning to wedge.

Why does ding change to dhing or nding?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ding becomes mo dhing (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nding (eclipsis).

What is the difference between ding and geinn?

Both mean wedge; ding is the usual standard word, while geinn is also found, as in the proverb 'geinn dá chéile a scoilteann an dair'.

Wedge in Irish (Ding): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage