HeyRuaHow to say “bivalve” in Irish
- Irish:
- déchomhlach
- English:
- bivalve
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-khohw-lukh” /ˈdʲeːxoːlˠəx/
- Plural:
- déchomhlaigh (bivalves)
- Genitive singular:
- déchomhlaigh, an déchomhlaigh (e.g. sliogán an déchomhlaigh, the shell of the bivalve)
- Genitive plural:
- déchomhlach, na ndéchomhlach (e.g. sliogáin na ndéchomhlach, the shells of the bivalves)
What does “déchomhlach” mean?
- bivalve
- A mollusc, such as a mussel or oyster, whose shell is made of two hinged parts.Also: bivalve mollusc, bivalve shellfish.
“Déchomhlach” with the article
The plural of bivalve in Irish is déchomhlaigh. Here is déchomhlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Déchomhlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using déchomhlach, the Irish word for bivalve.
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Bivalve in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bivalve?
The Irish for bivalve is déchomhlach (pronounced “DAY-khohw-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is déchomhlaigh.
How do you pronounce déchomhlach in Irish?
Déchomhlach is said like “DAY-khohw-lukh” (IPA /ˈdʲeːxoːlˠəx/).
What is the plural of bivalve in Irish?
The plural of déchomhlach is déchomhlaigh; with the article, na déchomhlaigh means “the bivalves”. The genitive plural is déchomhlach, as in sliogáin na ndéchomhlach (the shells of the bivalves).
Why does déchomhlach change to dhéchomhlach or ndéchomhlach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) déchomhlach becomes mo dhéchomhlach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéchomhlach (eclipsis).
How is 'déchomhlach' formed?
It combines dé- 'two' with comhla 'valve', so a déchomhlach is a creature with two valves to its shell.
