HeyRuaHow to say “deformation” in Irish
- Irish:
- dífhoirmiúchán
- English:
- deformation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dee-IR-myoo-khawn” /dʲiːˈɪɾʲəmʲuːxaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dífhoirmiúcháin, an dífhoirmiúcháin (e.g. méid an dífhoirmiúcháin, the extent of the deformation)
What does “dífhoirmiúchán” mean?
- deformation
- A change in the shape or form of something, especially a material or rock under stress; it is the verbal noun of 'dífhoirmigh'.Also: distortion, change of shape, deforming.
“Dífhoirmiúchán” with the article
Here is dífhoirmiúchán after the article (an t-alt).
“Dífhoirmiúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dífhoirmiúchán, the Irish word for deformation.
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Deformation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deformation?
The Irish for deformation is dífhoirmiúchán (pronounced “dee-IR-myoo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dífhoirmiúchán in Irish?
Dífhoirmiúchán is said like “dee-IR-myoo-khawn” (IPA /dʲiːˈɪɾʲəmʲuːxaːnˠ/).
Does dífhoirmiúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for dífhoirmiúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dífhoirmiúchán change to dhífhoirmiúchán or ndífhoirmiúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dífhoirmiúchán becomes mo dhífhoirmiúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndífhoirmiúchán (eclipsis).
Is 'dífhoirmiúchán' the word for a physical deformity in a person?
Not usually; for a bodily deformity Irish uses 'míchumas' or 'míchuma', while 'dífhoirmiúchán' is a technical term for the deforming of materials.
