HeyRuaHow to say “delenition” in Irish
- Irish:
- díshéimhiú
- English:
- delenition
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-hay-voo” /ˈdʲiːˌheːvʲuː/
- Plural:
- díshéimhithe (delenitions)
- Genitive singular:
- díshéimhithe, an díshéimhithe (e.g. riail an díshéimhithe, the rule of delenition)
- Genitive plural:
- díshéimhithe, na ndíshéimhithe (e.g. samplaí na ndíshéimhithe, the examples of delenition)
What does “díshéimhiú” mean?
- delenition
- In Irish grammar, the absence or removal of lenition where it would otherwise be expected, as with d, t or s after a word ending in n, d, t or s; verbal noun of díshéimhigh.Also: delenite, removal of lenition, blocking of lenition.
“Díshéimhiú” with the article
The plural of delenition in Irish is díshéimhithe. Here is díshéimhiú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díshéimhiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díshéimhiú, the Irish word for delenition.
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Delenition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for delenition?
The Irish for delenition is díshéimhiú (pronounced “DEE-hay-voo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díshéimhithe.
How do you pronounce díshéimhiú in Irish?
Díshéimhiú is said like “DEE-hay-voo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌheːvʲuː/).
What is the plural of delenition in Irish?
The plural of díshéimhiú is díshéimhithe; with the article, na díshéimhithe means “the delenitions”. The genitive plural is díshéimhithe, as in samplaí na ndíshéimhithe (the examples of delenition).
Why does díshéimhiú change to dhíshéimhiú or ndíshéimhiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díshéimhiú becomes mo dhíshéimhiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíshéimhiú (eclipsis).
How is díshéimhiú different from séimhiú?
Séimhiú is lenition, the softening of a consonant (bróg, an bhróg), while díshéimhiú is when that lenition is blocked or removed, for example 'an chéad duine' rather than 'dhuine'.
Does díshéimhiú mean desensitisation?
No. Díshéimhiú is a grammar term meaning delenition; desensitisation is expressed with other words such as díchíogrú.
