Banishment in Irish (Díbirt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for banishment?

The Irish for banishment is díbirt (pronounced “DEE-birt”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean expulsion.

Q: Does díbirt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Díbirt can mean banishment or expulsion, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “banishment” in Irish

Irish:: díbirt
English:: banishment, expulsion
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: díbir, to expel (ag díbirt, expelling)
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “DEE-birt” /ˈdʲiːbʲɪɾʲtʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: díbeartha, na díbeartha (e.g. ordú díbeartha, expulsion order)

What does “díbirt” mean?

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

banishment: Díbirt is the act of driving someone out or sending them away, especially from their home or country; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'díbir'.Also: expulsion, exile, eviction, deportation, driving out.

1 other meaning: expulsion

2expulsion: The removal of a person from a school, organisation or group as a punishment.Also: dismissal, removal.

Other Irish words for banishment: deoraíocht (exile)

“Díbirt” as a verbal noun

After ag, díbirt means expelling: it is the verbal noun of the verb díbir (to expel). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

agat

díbirtverbal noun

ag díbirtexpelling

“Díbirt” with the article

Here is díbirt after the article (an t-alt).

an díbirt

the banishment

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Díbirt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using díbirt, the Irish word for banishment.

Bhí díbirt na ndaoine ón oileán an-bhrónach.

The banishment of the people from the island was very sad.

Bhagair an príomhoide díbirt ar an dalta.

The principal threatened the pupil with expulsion.

Fuair sé ordú díbeartha ón rialtas.

He received a deportation order from the government.

Is cuimhin léi an díbirt as a teach.

She remembers being driven out of her house.

Chaith siad blianta fada i ndíbirt.

They spent long years in exile.

Ba é an díbirt an pionós ba mheasa.

Banishment was the worst punishment.

Tá cás díbeartha os comhair na cúirte inniu.

A deportation case is before the court today.

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Banishment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for banishment?

The Irish for banishment is díbirt (pronounced “DEE-birt”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean expulsion.

How do you pronounce díbirt in Irish?

Díbirt is said like “DEE-birt” (IPA /ˈdʲiːbʲɪɾʲtʲ/).

Does díbirt have a plural?

No plural form is given for díbirt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does díbirt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Díbirt can mean banishment or expulsion, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does díbirt change to dhíbirt or ndíbirt?

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

What is the difference between 'díbirt' and 'deoraíocht'?

'Díbirt' is the act of driving someone out, while 'deoraíocht' is the state of living in exile afterwards.

Banishment in Irish (Díbirt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage