HeyRuaHow to say “decontamination” in Irish
- Irish:
- díthruailliú
- English:
- decontamination
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díthruailligh, to decontaminate (ag díthruailliú, decontaminating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-hroo-il-yoo” /ˈdʲiːˌhɾˠuəlʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- díthruaillithe, an díthruaillithe (e.g. próiseas díthruaillithe, decontamination process)
What does “díthruailliú” mean?
- decontamination
- The removal of contamination or pollution from something; the verbal noun of the verb díthruailligh, to decontaminate.Also: decontaminating, depollution, cleaning up contamination.
“Díthruailliú” as a verbal noun
After ag, díthruailliú means decontaminating: it is the verbal noun of the verb díthruailligh (to decontaminate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díthruailliú” with the article
Here is díthruailliú after the article (an t-alt).
“Díthruailliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díthruailliú, the Irish word for decontamination.
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Decontamination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decontamination?
The Irish for decontamination is díthruailliú (pronounced “DEE-hroo-il-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce díthruailliú in Irish?
Díthruailliú is said like “DEE-hroo-il-yoo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌhɾˠuəlʲuː/).
Does díthruailliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for díthruailliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díthruailliú change to dhíthruailliú or ndíthruailliú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díthruailliú becomes mo dhíthruailliú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíthruailliú (eclipsis).
How is díthruailliú related to truailliú?
Truailliú means pollution or contamination, and the prefix dí- reverses it, so díthruailliú is the removal of that contamination.
