HeyRuaHow to say “anthology” in Irish
- Irish:
- díolaim
- English:
- anthology, gleaning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-lum” /dʲiːlˠəmʲ/
- Plural:
- díolamaí (anthologies)
- Genitive singular:
- díolama, na díolama (e.g. eagarthóir na díolama, the editor of the anthology)
- Genitive plural:
- díolamaí, na ndíolamaí (e.g. liosta díolamaí filíochta, a list of poetry anthologies)
What does “díolaim” mean?
“Díolaim” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- anthology
- A collection of poems, stories or other writings gathered into one book.Also: collection, compilation, selection.
1 other meaning: gleaning
- 2gleaning
- The act of gathering or collecting things bit by bit, as when gathering leftover grain; the verbal noun of the verb 'díolaim'.Also: gathering, collecting, compiling.
Other Irish words for anthology: cnuasach (collection)
“Díolaim” with the article
The plural of anthology in Irish is díolamaí. Here is díolaim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díolaim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díolaim, the Irish word for anthology.
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Anthology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anthology?
The Irish for anthology is díolaim (pronounced “DEE-lum”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is díolamaí. Depending on context it can also mean gleaning.
How do you pronounce díolaim in Irish?
Díolaim is said like “DEE-lum” (IPA /dʲiːlˠəmʲ/).
What is the plural of anthology in Irish?
The plural of díolaim is díolamaí; with the article, na díolamaí means “the anthologies”. The genitive plural is díolamaí, as in liosta díolamaí filíochta (a list of poetry anthologies).
Does díolaim have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díolaim can mean anthology or gleaning, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does díolaim change to dhíolaim or ndíolaim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díolaim becomes mo dhíolaim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíolaim (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'díolaim' and 'cnuasach'?
Both can mean a collection of writings; 'díolaim' usually means an anthology chosen from various works, while 'cnuasach' is a more general word for a collection or hoard.
