HeyRuaHow to say “declension” in Irish
- Irish:
- díochlaonadh
- English:
- declension, declining
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díochlaon, to decline (ag díochlaonadh, declining)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-uhkh-lee-nuh” /ˈdʲiːəxlˠiːnˠə/
- Plural:
- díochlaontaí (declensions)
- Genitive singular:
- díochlaonta, an díochlaonta (e.g. ainmfhocail an chéad díochlaonta, nouns of the first declension)
- Genitive plural:
- díochlaontaí, na ndíochlaontaí (e.g. rialacha na ndíochlaontaí, the rules of the declensions)
What does “díochlaonadh” mean?
“Díochlaonadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- declension
- A class of nouns or adjectives that change their endings in the same way, such as the first declension in Irish.Also: noun class, inflection class.
1 other meaning: declining
- 2declining
- The act of giving the different case forms of a noun or adjective; the verbal noun of the verb díochlaon.Also: declension, inflecting.
“Díochlaonadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, díochlaonadh means declining: it is the verbal noun of the verb díochlaon (to decline). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díochlaonadh” with the article
The plural of declension in Irish is díochlaontaí. Here is díochlaonadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díochlaonadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díochlaonadh, the Irish word for declension.
Other nouns in Irish
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Declension in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for declension?
The Irish for declension is díochlaonadh (pronounced “DEE-uhkh-lee-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díochlaontaí. Depending on context it can also mean declining.
How do you pronounce díochlaonadh in Irish?
Díochlaonadh is said like “DEE-uhkh-lee-nuh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːəxlˠiːnˠə/).
What is the plural of declension in Irish?
The plural of díochlaonadh is díochlaontaí; with the article, na díochlaontaí means “the declensions”. The genitive plural is díochlaontaí, as in rialacha na ndíochlaontaí (the rules of the declensions).
Does díochlaonadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díochlaonadh can mean declension or declining, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does díochlaonadh change to dhíochlaonadh or ndíochlaonadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díochlaonadh becomes mo dhíochlaonadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíochlaonadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between díochlaonadh and réimniú?
Díochlaonadh is the declension of nouns and adjectives, while réimniú is the conjugation of verbs.
