HeyRuaHow to say “dentition” in Irish
- Irish:
- déadeagar
- English:
- dentition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-dag-ur” /ˈdʲeːdˌaɡəɾ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- déadeagair, an déadeagair (e.g. forbairt an déadeagair, development of the dentition)
What does “déadeagar” mean?
- dentition
- The type, number and arrangement of the teeth in a person's or animal's mouth.Also: arrangement of teeth, set of teeth, teeth.
“Déadeagar” with the article
Here is déadeagar after the article (an t-alt).
an déadeagar
the dentition
No change after an
“Déadeagar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using déadeagar, the Irish word for dentition.
Is éard is déadeagar ann ná eagar na bhfiacla.
Dentition means the arrangement of the teeth.
Scrúdaigh an fiaclóir an déadeagar go cúramach.
The dentist examined the dentition carefully.
Tá déadeagar an linbh ag forbairt go maith.
The child's dentition is developing well.
Bíonn déadeagar difriúil ag ainmhithe a itheann féar.
Grass-eating animals have a different dentition.
Rinne sí staidéar ar an déadeagar sa choláiste.
She studied dentition in college.
Is féidir aois an chapaill a mheas ón déadeagar.
A horse's age can be estimated from its dentition.
Bhí fadhb le cruth an déadeagair.
There was a problem with the shape of the dentition.
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Dentition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dentition?
The Irish for dentition is déadeagar (pronounced “DAY-dag-ur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce déadeagar in Irish?
Déadeagar is said like “DAY-dag-ur” (IPA /ˈdʲeːdˌaɡəɾ/).
Does déadeagar have a plural?
No plural form is given for déadeagar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does déadeagar change to dhéadeagar or ndéadeagar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) déadeagar becomes mo dhéadeagar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéadeagar (eclipsis).
How is 'déadeagar' formed?
It combines 'déad' (teeth, set of teeth) with 'eagar' (arrangement), so it literally means the arrangement of the teeth.
