is ainm di
The English phrase "her name is" is translated into Irish as is ainm di.
This phrase is used to introduce a female person by stating her name.
Did you know?
- The word di is a form of the preposition 'to', making the literal sense of the phrase closer to 'is a name to her'.
- In traditional Irish poetry and old manuscripts, the word ainm was often used in metaphors to describe a person's essence or soul.
- If you were introducing a male, the word di changes to do, making the phrase is ainm dó.
Example conversation
Aoife introduces her sister to Oisín.
- AoifeSeo mo dhealbáire.This is my sister.
- OisínCad is ainm aici?What is her name?
- AoifeIs ainm di Ciara.Her name is Ciara.
- OisínDia duit, a Ciara!Hello, Ciara!
