HeyRuaHow to say “denture” in Irish
- Irish:
- déadchíor
- English:
- denture
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAYD-kheer” /ˈdʲeːdˌçiːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- déadchíora (dentures)
- Genitive singular:
- déadchíre, na déadchíre (e.g. cás na déadchíre, the denture case)
- Genitive plural:
- déadchíor, na ndéadchíor (e.g. glanadh na ndéadchíor, the cleaning of the dentures)
What does “déadchíor” mean?
- denture
- A set of artificial teeth on a plate, worn to replace missing natural teeth.Also: dentures, false teeth, dental plate, set of teeth.
“Déadchíor” with the article
The plural of denture in Irish is déadchíora. Here is déadchíor after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Déadchíor” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using déadchíor, the Irish word for denture.
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Denture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for denture?
The Irish for denture is déadchíor (pronounced “DAYD-kheer”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is déadchíora.
How do you pronounce déadchíor in Irish?
Déadchíor is said like “DAYD-kheer” (IPA /ˈdʲeːdˌçiːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of denture in Irish?
The plural of déadchíor is déadchíora; with the article, na déadchíora means “the dentures”. The genitive plural is déadchíor, as in glanadh na ndéadchíor (the cleaning of the dentures).
Why does déadchíor change to dhéadchíor or ndéadchíor?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) déadchíor becomes mo dhéadchíor (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéadchíor (eclipsis).
Why does 'déadchíor' contain the word 'cíor'?
It combines 'déad' (tooth, set of teeth) with 'cíor' (comb, row), so 'déadchíor' is literally a row of teeth; 'cíor fiacla' is a related phrase for a set of teeth.
