HeyRuaHow to say “demobilisation” in Irish
- Irish:
- díshlógadh
- English:
- demobilisation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-loh-guh” /ˈdʲiːˌlˠoːɡə/
- Genitive singular:
- díshlógaidh, an díshlógaidh (e.g. próiseas an díshlógaidh, the demobilisation process)
What does “díshlógadh” mean?
- demobilisation
- The disbanding of troops or forces after military service, especially after a war; the verbal noun of the verb díshlóg.Also: demobilization, demob, disbanding of troops, demobilising.
“Díshlógadh” with the article
Here is díshlógadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Díshlógadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díshlógadh, the Irish word for demobilisation.
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Demobilisation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for demobilisation?
The Irish for demobilisation is díshlógadh (pronounced “DEE-loh-guh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce díshlógadh in Irish?
Díshlógadh is said like “DEE-loh-guh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌlˠoːɡə/).
Does díshlógadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for díshlógadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díshlógadh change to dhíshlógadh or ndíshlógadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díshlógadh becomes mo dhíshlógadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíshlógadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between slógadh and díshlógadh?
Slógadh is mobilisation or mustering of forces, while díshlógadh, with the prefix dí- meaning 'un-', is the reverse: demobilisation, the disbanding of those forces.
