HeyRuaHow to say “deodoriser” in Irish
- Irish:
- díbholaíoch
- English:
- deodoriser
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-vol-ee-okh” /ˈdʲiːwəl̪ˠiːəx/
- Plural:
- díbholaígh (deodorisers)
- Genitive singular:
- díbholaígh, an díbholaígh (e.g. boladh an díbholaígh, the smell of the deodoriser)
- Genitive plural:
- díbholaíoch, na ndíbholaíoch (e.g. praghas na ndíbholaíoch, the price of the deodorisers)
What does “díbholaíoch” mean?
- deodoriser
- A substance or product, often sprayed or rolled on the body, that removes or masks unpleasant smells.Also: deodorizer, odour remover, body spray.
“Díbholaíoch” with the article
The plural of deodoriser in Irish is díbholaígh. Here is díbholaíoch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díbholaíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díbholaíoch, the Irish word for deodoriser.
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Deodoriser in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deodoriser?
The Irish for deodoriser is díbholaíoch (pronounced “DEE-vol-ee-okh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díbholaígh.
How do you pronounce díbholaíoch in Irish?
Díbholaíoch is said like “DEE-vol-ee-okh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːwəl̪ˠiːəx/).
What is the plural of deodoriser in Irish?
The plural of díbholaíoch is díbholaígh; with the article, na díbholaígh means “the deodorisers”. The genitive plural is díbholaíoch, as in praghas na ndíbholaíoch (the price of the deodorisers).
Why does díbholaíoch change to dhíbholaíoch or ndíbholaíoch?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díbholaíoch becomes mo dhíbholaíoch (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíbholaíoch (eclipsis).
Is 'díbholaíoch' the same as 'cumhrán'?
No: 'díbholaíoch' removes or masks bad smells, while 'cumhrán' is perfume worn for its pleasant scent.
