HeyRuaHow to say “delta” in Irish
- Irish:
- deilt
- English:
- delta
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “jelt” /dʲelʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- deilteanna (deltas)
- Genitive singular:
- deilte, na deilte (e.g. talamh na deilte, the land of the delta)
- Genitive plural:
- deilteanna, na ndeilteanna (e.g. léarscáil na ndeilteanna, the map of the deltas)
What does “deilt” mean?
“Deilt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- delta
- A flat, roughly triangular area of land formed where a river splits into branches before entering the sea.Also: river delta, estuary delta.
1 other meaning:
- 2delta
- The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.Also: Greek letter delta.
“Deilt” with the article
The plural of delta in Irish is deilteanna. Here is deilt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deilt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deilt, the Irish word for delta.
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Delta in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for delta?
The Irish for delta is deilt (pronounced “jelt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is deilteanna.
How do you pronounce deilt in Irish?
Deilt is said like “jelt” (IPA /dʲelʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of delta in Irish?
The plural of deilt is deilteanna; with the article, na deilteanna means “the deltas”. The genitive plural is deilteanna, as in léarscáil na ndeilteanna (the map of the deltas).
Why does deilt change to dheilt or ndeilt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deilt becomes mo dheilt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeilt (eclipsis).
Is 'deilt' the same as 'inbhear'?
No: 'deilt' is a delta of land built up from silt with many channels, while 'inbhear' is an estuary, the widening mouth of a river.
