HeyRuaHow to say “bilingualism” in Irish
- Irish:
- dátheangachas
- English:
- bilingualism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAW-hang-uh-khus” /ˈd̪ˠɑːˌhaŋɡəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dátheangachais, an dátheangachais (e.g. buntáistí an dátheangachais, the advantages of bilingualism)
What does “dátheangachas” mean?
- bilingualism
- The ability to use two languages, or the use of two languages in a person, community or country.Also: being bilingual, two languages, dual language use.
“Dátheangachas” with the article
Here is dátheangachas after the article (an t-alt).
an dátheangachas
the bilingualism
No change after an
“Dátheangachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dátheangachas, the Irish word for bilingualism.
Tá dátheangachas coitianta in go leor tíortha.
Bilingualism is common in many countries.
Is mór an buntáiste é an dátheangachas do pháistí.
Bilingualism is a great advantage for children.
Rinne sí taighde ar an dátheangachas in Éirinn.
She did research on bilingualism in Ireland.
Labhair an t-aoichainteoir faoi thábhacht an dátheangachais.
The guest speaker talked about the importance of bilingualism.
Cuireann an scoil an dátheangachas chun cinn.
The school promotes bilingualism.
Tá suim mhór agam i ndátheangachas.
I have a great interest in bilingualism.
Bíonn dátheangachas oifigiúil i gCeanada.
Canada has official bilingualism.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bilingualism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bilingualism?
The Irish for bilingualism is dátheangachas (pronounced “DAW-hang-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dátheangachas in Irish?
Dátheangachas is said like “DAW-hang-uh-khus” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɑːˌhaŋɡəxəsˠ/).
Does dátheangachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for dátheangachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dátheangachas change to dhátheangachas or ndátheangachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dátheangachas becomes mo dhátheangachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndátheangachas (eclipsis).
What is the adjective related to dátheangachas?
The adjective is 'dátheangach', meaning bilingual, as in 'scoil dhátheangach' (a bilingual school).
