HeyRuaHow to say “decentralisation” in Irish
- Irish:
- dílárú
- English:
- decentralisation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díláraigh, to decentralize (ag dílárú, decentralizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-law-roo” /ˈdʲiːlˠaːɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- díláraithe, an díláraithe (e.g. polasaí an díláraithe, the policy of decentralisation)
What does “dílárú” mean?
- decentralisation
- The moving of government departments, offices or powers away from a central place to other regions; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'díláraigh'.Also: decentralization, devolution of offices, relocation.
“Dílárú” as a verbal noun
After ag, dílárú means decentralizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb díláraigh (to decentralize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dílárú” with the article
Here is dílárú after the article (an t-alt).
“Dílárú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dílárú, the Irish word for decentralisation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Decentralisation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decentralisation?
The Irish for decentralisation is dílárú (pronounced “DEE-law-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dílárú in Irish?
Dílárú is said like “DEE-law-roo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːlˠaːɾˠuː/).
Does dílárú have a plural?
No plural form is given for dílárú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dílárú change to dhílárú or ndílárú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dílárú becomes mo dhílárú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndílárú (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'dílárú'?
The opposite is 'lárú', centralisation, from the verb 'láraigh'.
