HeyRuaHow to say “compact disc” in Irish
- Irish:
- dlúthdhiosca
- English:
- compact disc
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DLOO-ghis-kuh” /ˈd̪ˠl̪ˠuːˌɣɪsˠkə/
- Plural:
- dlúthdhioscaí (compact discs)
- Genitive singular:
- dlúthdhiosca, an dlúthdhiosca (e.g. clúdach an dlúthdhiosca, the cover of the CD)
- Genitive plural:
- dlúthdhioscaí, na ndlúthdhioscaí (e.g. bailiúchán na ndlúthdhioscaí, the CD collection)
What does “dlúthdhiosca” mean?
- compact disc
- A small flat disc on which music or computer data is recorded, a CD.Also: cd, disc, CD-ROM.
“Dlúthdhiosca” with the article
The plural of compact disc in Irish is dlúthdhioscaí. Here is dlúthdhiosca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dlúthdhiosca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dlúthdhiosca, the Irish word for compact disc.
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Compact disc in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compact disc?
The Irish for compact disc is dlúthdhiosca (pronounced “DLOO-ghis-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dlúthdhioscaí.
How do you pronounce dlúthdhiosca in Irish?
Dlúthdhiosca is said like “DLOO-ghis-kuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠl̪ˠuːˌɣɪsˠkə/).
What is the plural of compact disc in Irish?
The plural of dlúthdhiosca is dlúthdhioscaí; with the article, na dlúthdhioscaí means “the compact discs”. The genitive plural is dlúthdhioscaí, as in bailiúchán na ndlúthdhioscaí (the CD collection).
Why does dlúthdhiosca change to dhlúthdhiosca or ndlúthdhiosca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dlúthdhiosca becomes mo dhlúthdhiosca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndlúthdhiosca (eclipsis).
Is there a shorter word for CD in Irish?
Yes, people often just say 'diosca' or use the abbreviation 'CD' in speech, but 'dlúthdhiosca' is the standard term.
