HeyRuaHow to say “dehydration” in Irish
- Irish:
- díhiodráitiú
- English:
- dehydration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díhiodráitigh, to dehydrate (ag díhiodráitiú, dehydrating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “dee-HID-raw-tyoo” /ˈdʲiːˌhɪd̪ˠɾˠaːtʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- díhiodráitithe, an díhiodráitithe (e.g. comharthaí díhiodráitithe, signs of dehydration)
What does “díhiodráitiú” mean?
- dehydration
- The removal or loss of water from something, such as the body or a substance; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'díhiodráitigh'.Also: dehydrating, drying out, water loss.
“Díhiodráitiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, díhiodráitiú means dehydrating: it is the verbal noun of the verb díhiodráitigh (to dehydrate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díhiodráitiú” with the article
Here is díhiodráitiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Díhiodráitiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díhiodráitiú, the Irish word for dehydration.
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Dehydration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dehydration?
The Irish for dehydration is díhiodráitiú (pronounced “dee-HID-raw-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce díhiodráitiú in Irish?
Díhiodráitiú is said like “dee-HID-raw-tyoo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌhɪd̪ˠɾˠaːtʲuː/).
Does díhiodráitiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for díhiodráitiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díhiodráitiú change to dhíhiodráitiú or ndíhiodráitiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díhiodráitiú becomes mo dhíhiodráitiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíhiodráitiú (eclipsis).
Is there a more everyday way to talk about being dehydrated?
In everyday speech people often say 'tá mé spalptha leis an tart' or 'easpa uisce', while 'díhiodráitiú' is the medical or scientific term.
