HeyRuaHow to say “bivalve” in Irish
- Irish:
- débhlaoscach
- English:
- bivalve
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-vlees-kukh” /ˈdʲeːˌvˠl̪ˠiːsˠkəx/
- Plural:
- débhlaoscaigh (bivalves)
- Genitive singular:
- débhlaoscaigh, an débhlaoscaigh (e.g. blaosc an débhlaoscaigh, the shell of the bivalve)
- Genitive plural:
- débhlaoscach, na ndébhlaoscach (e.g. blaoscanna na ndébhlaoscach, the shells of the bivalves)
What does “débhlaoscach” mean?
- bivalve
- A mollusc, such as a mussel, clam or oyster, whose body is enclosed in a shell of two hinged parts.Also: bivalve mollusc, clam, mussel.
“Débhlaoscach” with the article
The plural of bivalve in Irish is débhlaoscaigh. Here is débhlaoscach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Débhlaoscach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using débhlaoscach, 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 débhlaoscach (pronounced “DAY-vlees-kukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is débhlaoscaigh.
How do you pronounce débhlaoscach in Irish?
Débhlaoscach is said like “DAY-vlees-kukh” (IPA /ˈdʲeːˌvˠl̪ˠiːsˠkəx/).
What is the plural of bivalve in Irish?
The plural of débhlaoscach is débhlaoscaigh; with the article, na débhlaoscaigh means “the bivalves”. The genitive plural is débhlaoscach, as in blaoscanna na ndébhlaoscach (the shells of the bivalves).
Why does débhlaoscach change to dhébhlaoscach or ndébhlaoscach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) débhlaoscach becomes mo dhébhlaoscach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndébhlaoscach (eclipsis).
How is the word débhlaoscach formed?
It is made from dé- 'two' and blaosc 'shell', so it literally means 'two-shelled'. It is also used as an adjective, as in moileasc débhlaoscach.
