HeyRuaHow to say “decimalization” in Irish
- Irish:
- deachúlú
- English:
- decimalization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAKH-oo-loo” /ˈdʲaxuːl̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- deachúlaithe, an deachúlaithe (e.g. lá an deachúlaithe, decimalization day)
What does “deachúlú” mean?
- decimalization
- The act of converting a currency or system of measurement to a decimal system; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'deachúlaigh'.Also: decimalisation, decimalizing, converting to decimal.
“Deachúlú” with the article
Here is deachúlú after the article (an t-alt).
an deachúlú
the decimalization
No change after an
“Deachúlú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deachúlú, the Irish word for decimalization.
Tharla deachúlú an airgid in Éirinn sa bhliain 1971.
Ireland's currency was decimalized in 1971.
Bhí daoine scanraithe roimh an deachúlú.
People were worried about decimalization.
Is cuimhin le mo sheanmháthair lá an deachúlaithe.
My grandmother remembers decimalization day.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an deachúlú don rang.
The teacher explained decimalization to the class.
Tar éis an deachúlaithe, bhí céad pingin sa phunt.
After decimalization, there were a hundred pence in the pound.
Ní raibh gach duine sásta leis an deachúlú.
Not everyone was happy with decimalization.
Chuir an deachúlú athrú mór ar na siopaí.
Decimalization brought a big change to the shops.
Other nouns in Irish
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Decimalization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decimalization?
The Irish for decimalization is deachúlú (pronounced “DYAKH-oo-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce deachúlú in Irish?
Deachúlú is said like “DYAKH-oo-loo” (IPA /ˈdʲaxuːl̪ˠuː/).
Does deachúlú have a plural?
No plural form is given for deachúlú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does deachúlú change to dheachúlú or ndeachúlú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deachúlú becomes mo dheachúlú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeachúlú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deachúlú' and 'deachúil'?
'Deachúil' means a decimal (a decimal number or point), while 'deachúlú' is the process of changing to a decimal system.
