HeyRuaHow to say “artefact” in Irish
- Irish:
- déantúsán
- English:
- artefact
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAYN-too-sawn” /ˈdʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- déantúsáin (artefacts)
- Genitive singular:
- déantúsáin, an déantúsáin (e.g. aois an déantúsáin, the age of the artefact)
- Genitive plural:
- déantúsán, na ndéantúsán (e.g. bailiúchán na ndéantúsán, the collection of the artefacts)
What does “déantúsán” mean?
- artefact
- An object made by human hands, especially one of historical or archaeological interest.Also: artifact, man-made object, manufactured article.
“Déantúsán” with the article
The plural of artefact in Irish is déantúsáin. Here is déantúsán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Déantúsán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using déantúsán, the Irish word for artefact.
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Artefact in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for artefact?
The Irish for artefact is déantúsán (pronounced “DAYN-too-sawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is déantúsáin.
How do you pronounce déantúsán in Irish?
Déantúsán is said like “DAYN-too-sawn” (IPA /ˈdʲeːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːsˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of artefact in Irish?
The plural of déantúsán is déantúsáin; with the article, na déantúsáin means “the artefacts”. The genitive plural is déantúsán, as in bailiúchán na ndéantúsán (the collection of the artefacts).
Why does déantúsán change to dhéantúsán or ndéantúsán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) déantúsán becomes mo dhéantúsán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéantúsán (eclipsis).
How does 'déantúsán' differ from 'déantús'?
'Déantús' means making or manufacture, or something made in general, while 'déantúsán' is used for a single artefact, often of archaeological interest.
