HeyRuaHow to say “derivation” in Irish
- Irish:
- díorthú
- English:
- derivation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díorthaigh, to derive (ag díorthú, deriving)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEER-hoo” /ˈdʲiːɾˠhuː/
- Plural:
- díorthuithe (derivations)
- Genitive singular:
- díorthaithe, an díorthaithe (e.g. rialacha an díorthaithe, the rules of derivation)
- Genitive plural:
- díorthuithe, na ndíorthuithe (e.g. rialacha na ndíorthuithe, the rules of the derivations)
What does “díorthú” mean?
“Díorthú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- derivation
- The act of deriving one thing from another, especially forming a word from another word; verbal noun of the verb 'díorthaigh'.Also: deriving, derivative formation.
1 other meaning:
- 2derivation
- In mathematics, the process of working out a formula or result step by step from other ones.Also: derivation of a formula.
“Díorthú” as a verbal noun
After ag, díorthú means deriving: it is the verbal noun of the verb díorthaigh (to derive). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díorthú” with the article
The plural of derivation in Irish is díorthuithe. Here is díorthú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díorthú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díorthú, the Irish word for derivation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Derivation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for derivation?
The Irish for derivation is díorthú (pronounced “DEER-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díorthuithe.
How do you pronounce díorthú in Irish?
Díorthú is said like “DEER-hoo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːɾˠhuː/).
What is the plural of derivation in Irish?
The plural of díorthú is díorthuithe; with the article, na díorthuithe means “the derivations”. The genitive plural is díorthuithe, as in rialacha na ndíorthuithe (the rules of the derivations).
Why does díorthú change to dhíorthú or ndíorthú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díorthú becomes mo dhíorthú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíorthú (eclipsis).
How is 'díorthú' different from 'sanasaíocht'?
'Díorthú' is the process of forming one word from another, while 'sanasaíocht' is etymology, the study of word origins in general.
