Down in Irish
Down in Irish is Contae an Dúin, an Dún, thíos — Down means from a higher place to a lower one.
Down in Irish
Contae an Dúin
One of the six traditional counties of Northern Ireland, usually known as County Down.
an Dún
One of the six traditional counties of Northern Ireland, usually known as County Down.
thíos
anuas
(comparable) From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.
síos
(comparable) From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.
suas
To the south (as south is at the bottom of typical maps).
clúmh
Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
What does "Down" mean?
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adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
"She climbed down the ladder carefully."
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preposition Along or through, moving in a particular direction.
"They walked down the street together."
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adjective Feeling sad or low in spirits.
"He's been feeling down since he lost his job."
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adjective Not functioning; out of service, especially of a computer system.
"The website has been down all morning."
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Down in a sentence
- She climbed down the ladder carefully.
- Put the box down over there.
- They walked down the street together.
- He's been feeling down since he lost his job.
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What is "Down" in Irish?
"Down" in Irish is Contae an Dúin, an Dún, thíos. Down means: From a higher place to a lower one.
How do you use "Down" in a sentence?
Example: "She climbed down the ladder carefully." In Irish, "Down" is Contae an Dúin, an Dún, thíos.
Are there other ways to say "Down" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 7 translations listed for "Down": Contae an Dúin, an Dún, thíos, anuas, síos, suas.
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