HeyRuaHow to say “decompression” in Irish
- Irish:
- dífháscadh
- English:
- decompression, decompression (of files)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dífháisc, to decompress (ag dífháscadh, decompressing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-aws-kuh” /ˈdʲiːaːskə/
- Genitive singular:
- dífháiscthe, an dífháiscthe (e.g. am an dífháiscthe, the decompression time)
What does “dífháscadh” mean?
“Dífháscadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- decompression
- The verbal noun of 'dífháisc': the release or reduction of pressure or compression.Also: release of pressure, decompressing.
1 other meaning: decompression (of files)
- 2decompression (of files)
- In computing, the unpacking of compressed data or files back to their full size.Also: decompression, unzipping, extraction, unpacking.
“Dífháscadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, dífháscadh means decompressing: it is the verbal noun of the verb dífháisc (to decompress). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dífháscadh” with the article
Here is dífháscadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Dífháscadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dífháscadh, the Irish word for decompression.
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Decompression in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decompression?
The Irish for decompression is dífháscadh (pronounced “DEE-aws-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean decompression (of files).
How do you pronounce dífháscadh in Irish?
Dífháscadh is said like “DEE-aws-kuh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːaːskə/).
Does dífháscadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for dífháscadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does dífháscadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dífháscadh can mean decompression or decompression (of files), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dífháscadh change to dhífháscadh or ndífháscadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dífháscadh becomes mo dhífháscadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndífháscadh (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'dífháscadh'?
The opposite is 'comhbhrú' or 'fáscadh', compression; the prefix 'dí-' reverses the action, like English 'de-'.
