HeyRuaHow to say “devaluation” in Irish
- Irish:
- díluacháil
- English:
- devaluation, devaluing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- díluacháil, to devalue (ag díluacháil, devaluing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-loo-uh-khawl” /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠuəxaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- díluachálacha (devaluations)
- Genitive singular:
- díluachála, na díluachála (e.g. tionchar na díluachála, the effect of the devaluation)
- Genitive plural:
- díluachálacha, na ndíluachálacha (e.g. stair na ndíluachálacha, the history of the devaluations)
What does “díluacháil” mean?
“Díluacháil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- devaluation
- A reduction in the official value of a currency compared with other currencies.Also: currency devaluation, devaluing.
1 other meaning: devaluing
- 2devaluing
- The act of devaluing something; verbal noun of the verb díluacháil.Also: depreciation, lowering value.
“Díluacháil” as a verbal noun
After ag, díluacháil means devaluing: it is the verbal noun of the verb díluacháil (to devalue). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Díluacháil” with the article
The plural of devaluation in Irish is díluachálacha. Here is díluacháil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Díluacháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díluacháil, the Irish word for devaluation.
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Devaluation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for devaluation?
The Irish for devaluation is díluacháil (pronounced “DEE-loo-uh-khawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is díluachálacha. Depending on context it can also mean devaluing.
How do you pronounce díluacháil in Irish?
Díluacháil is said like “DEE-loo-uh-khawl” (IPA /ˈdʲiːl̪ˠuəxaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of devaluation in Irish?
The plural of díluacháil is díluachálacha; with the article, na díluachálacha means “the devaluations”. The genitive plural is díluachálacha, as in stair na ndíluachálacha (the history of the devaluations).
Does díluacháil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Díluacháil can mean devaluation or devaluing, depending on context; the first is the most common. Díluacháil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to devalue.
Why does díluacháil change to dhíluacháil or ndíluacháil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díluacháil becomes mo dhíluacháil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíluacháil (eclipsis).
Is díluacháil the same as boilsciú?
No. Díluacháil is a deliberate cut in a currency's value, while boilsciú means inflation, a general rise in prices.
