HeyRuaHow to say “debate” in Irish
- Irish:
- díospóireacht
- English:
- debate, discussion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEES-por-ukht” /ˈdʲiːsˠpˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- díospóireachtaí (debates)
- Genitive singular:
- díospóireachta, na díospóireachta (e.g. ábhar na díospóireachta, the subject of the debate)
- Genitive plural:
- díospóireachtaí, na ndíospóireachtaí (e.g. comórtas díospóireachtaí, a debating competition)
What does “díospóireacht” mean?
“Díospóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- debate
- A formal or organised discussion in which people argue for and against a topic.Also: debating, formal debate.
1 other meaning: discussion
- 2discussion
- An argument or exchange of views between people on a subject.Also: argument, dispute, disputation.
Other Irish words for debate: pléigh (discuss)
“Díospóireacht” with the article
The plural of debate in Irish is díospóireachtaí. Here is díospóireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díospóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díospóireacht, the Irish word for debate.
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Debate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for debate?
The Irish for debate is díospóireacht (pronounced “DEES-por-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is díospóireachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean discussion.
How do you pronounce díospóireacht in Irish?
Díospóireacht is said like “DEES-por-ukht” (IPA /ˈdʲiːsˠpˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of debate in Irish?
The plural of díospóireacht is díospóireachtaí; with the article, na díospóireachtaí means “the debates”. The genitive plural is díospóireachtaí, as in comórtas díospóireachtaí (a debating competition).
Does díospóireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díospóireacht can mean debate or discussion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does díospóireacht change to dhíospóireacht or ndíospóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díospóireacht becomes mo dhíospóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíospóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between díospóireacht and plé?
Díospóireacht is a debate with opposing sides, often formal, while plé is a more neutral discussion of a subject.
How do I say 'to debate' in Irish?
Say 'díospóireacht a dhéanamh', for example 'rinneamar díospóireacht ar an ábhar'.
