HeyRuaHow to say “belittlement” in Irish
- Irish:
- díspeagadh
- English:
- belittlement, diminutive
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEESH-pyug-uh” /ˈdʲiːʃpʲəɡə/
- Plural:
- díspeagthaí (belittlements)
- Genitive singular:
- díspeagtha, an díspeagtha (e.g. foirceann díspeagtha, diminutive suffix)
- Genitive plural:
- díspeagthaí, na ndíspeagthaí (e.g. úsáid na ndíspeagthaí, the use of diminutives)
What does “díspeagadh” mean?
“Díspeagadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- belittlement
- The act of belittling or disparaging someone or something; verbal noun of the verb díspeag.Also: disparagement, belittling, contempt, depreciation.
1 other meaning: diminutive
- 2diminutive
- In grammar, the forming of a diminutive, or a diminutive form of a word.Also: diminution, diminutive form.
“Díspeagadh” with the article
The plural of belittlement in Irish is díspeagthaí. Here is díspeagadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díspeagadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díspeagadh, the Irish word for belittlement.
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Belittlement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for belittlement?
The Irish for belittlement is díspeagadh (pronounced “DEESH-pyug-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díspeagthaí. Depending on context it can also mean diminutive.
How do you pronounce díspeagadh in Irish?
Díspeagadh is said like “DEESH-pyug-uh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːʃpʲəɡə/).
What is the plural of belittlement in Irish?
The plural of díspeagadh is díspeagthaí; with the article, na díspeagthaí means “the belittlements”. The genitive plural is díspeagthaí, as in úsáid na ndíspeagthaí (the use of diminutives).
Does díspeagadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díspeagadh can mean belittlement or diminutive, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does díspeagadh change to dhíspeagadh or ndíspeagadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díspeagadh becomes mo dhíspeagadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíspeagadh (eclipsis).
How is díspeagadh different from dímheas?
Díspeagadh is the act of belittling or making little of something, while dímheas is the feeling of disrespect or contempt.
