HeyRuaHow to say “degradation” in Irish
- Irish:
- díghrádú
- English:
- degradation, demotion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-ghraw-doo” /ˈdʲiːɣɾˠaːd̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- díghráduithe (degradations)
- Genitive singular:
- díghrádaithe, an díghrádaithe (e.g. cúiseanna an díghrádaithe, causes of the degradation)
- Genitive plural:
- díghráduithe, na ndíghráduithe (e.g. cineálacha díghráduithe, types of degradation)
What does “díghrádú” mean?
“Díghrádú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- degradation
- The process of breaking down or lowering in quality or condition, as of land, material or the environment; it is the verbal noun of the verb díghrádaigh.Also: degrading, deterioration, breakdown.
1 other meaning: demotion
- 2demotion
- The act of lowering someone in rank or status.Also: downgrading, degrading.
“Díghrádú” with the article
The plural of degradation in Irish is díghráduithe. Here is díghrádú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díghrádú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díghrádú, the Irish word for degradation.
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Degradation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for degradation?
The Irish for degradation is díghrádú (pronounced “DEE-ghraw-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díghráduithe. Depending on context it can also mean demotion.
How do you pronounce díghrádú in Irish?
Díghrádú is said like “DEE-ghraw-doo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːɣɾˠaːd̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of degradation in Irish?
The plural of díghrádú is díghráduithe; with the article, na díghráduithe means “the degradations”. The genitive plural is díghráduithe, as in cineálacha díghráduithe (types of degradation).
Does díghrádú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díghrádú can mean degradation or demotion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does díghrádú change to dhíghrádú or ndíghrádú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díghrádú becomes mo dhíghrádú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíghrádú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between díghrádú and meath?
Díghrádú is a technical or formal word for degradation, often environmental, while meath is the everyday word for decline or decay.
